Donna Gwen Stanfill of Mena, Arkansas (formerly of Waldron, Arkansas) passed from this life, Monday, March 31, 2025 in Mena. Donna was born January 31, 1944 in Hon, Arkansas to Holland L. Piles and Virgie Inez (Frost) Piles. She was 81 years old.
Donna grew up in and around the Parks area. She loved riding horses even into adulthood. She sold Home Interior for over 23 years. She spent many hours traveling and helping ladies with all things decor. She had a passion for what she did. When Donna became Nana she wanted to be closer to her grandchildren and relocated to Mena. Having Donna close by and doting on her grands and then great grands made for sweet memories dear to everyone. Donna also loved her dogs who served as her companions and friends.
Donna leaves behind to cherish her memory, one daughter, Tanya Fretz and husband Mark of Mena, Arkansas. Nana will forever remain in the hearts of her grandchildren: Talyssa Simmons and husband Dalton of Lincoln, Arkansas and Chandler Fretz of Lincoln, Arkansas as well as great grandchildren: Amzie and Elva Simmons. Donna is also survived by one brother Keith Piles and wife Rhonda of Parks, Arkansas. Donna will be missed by those whose lives she impacted including a host of extended family, cousins, friends and neighbors she loved dearly.
Donna was preceded in death by her husband Glenn Stanfill, one son Russell Lynn Rogers and brother Leamon Piles.
Donna’s celebration of life will be 10:00 a.m. Thursday, April 3, 2025 at the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Waldron, Arkansas with Rev. Pat Ray Biggs officiating.
Interment will be in Hawkins Cemetery in Parks, Arkansas.
Donna’s visitation will be Wednesday, April 2, 2025 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Waldron, Arkansas.
