Donna Jean Gordey, 70 of Fort Smith passed Sunday, November 29, 2020 after a long battle with illness. She was born August 21, 1950 to Earl & Mildred (Eldred) Haney in Kansas City, Missouri in the late 60’s. She met the love of her life Darrell Eugene Gordey, they married in 1969 and had three children Angela, Sheldon and Darrell, Jr. She and her family lived in Kansas, Missouri and Arkansas. Prior to becoming physically disabled, she worked as a CNA where she loved caring for and visiting with the residents assigned to her. She loved doing crafts, collecting family pictures and spending time with family (especially her only brother, John). She was predeceased by her parents and a son Sheldon, who died shortly after birth.

She is survived by her husband, Darrell Gordey, Sr.; a daughter Angela Gordey Conn (Danny); a son Darrell Gordey, Jr. (Carol); her brother John Haney (Mary); grandchildren Brittany Bishop (Michael), Danny Conn, Jr., (Kema), Darrell “Tre” Gordey III, and Brady Conn; six great grandchildren, in addition to many cousins, nieces and nephews.

At this time, a memorial service will not be held and graveside services will be planned at a later date. Cremation is being handled by Ocker Funeral Home in Van Buren.

Online tributes: www.ockerfuneralhome.com