Donna “Memaw” Hyde

Whether you knew her as Memaw, Mom, Donna, daughter, sister, or friend, you were blessed to have Donna in your life. She had a heart full of love, a contagious spirit, and a way of making everyone around her feel like family.

In her younger years, she made Spring River her second home—a place of laughter, floating, and treasured memories. Later in life, she made her home in Mountain Home, Arkansas, where she continued to love the outdoors and spent countless peaceful hours fishing and playing in the waters of Norfork and Bull Shoals Lakes, pastimes that brought her great joy.

Donna’s greatest joy was her family. She loved her daughter, Lacey Lashley, and her son, Dustin (Shelby) Willie, with all of her heart. Her grandchildren—Karsyn Willie, Addie Lashley, Kylee Huggins, Karma Forkum, Braxton Willie, and Adi Holland—and bonus grandchildren, Kennedy Crisenbery and Aaron Martin, were the lights of her life.

She is survived by her mother, Wynell Vines; stepmother, Debra Clayton; and siblings, Sherry (Tony) Eubank, Tammy (Charlie) Eno, Deborah (Bryce) Garner, Donnie “Goob” (Robin) Clayton, Sonya (Delbert) Brown, Keith (Elisha) Franks, Sabrina (Max) Bishop, and Christina (Bert). She also leaves behind many cherished nieces and nephews, extended family members, and friends whose lives she touched with her kindness and love.

She was preceded in death by her father, Donnie Leon Clayton; her paternal grandparents, Floyd and Helen Clayton; and her maternal grandparents, Floyd and Mabel Vines.

In honor of Donna’s lifelong love for the Arkansas Razorbacks, the family kindly requests that everyone wear Razorback attire to her service. We all know Donna would not have wanted it any other way.

Though our hearts are broken, we find comfort in knowing that her love, laughter, and unwavering spirit will live on in each of us. She will be deeply missed, forever loved, and never forgotten.

Family and friends are invited to celebrate Donna’s life at Kirby and Family Funeral Home Chapel – Mountain Home, Arkansas. Visitation will be 1:00 pm, Saturday, August 1, 2026. The Funeral Service will begin at 2:00 pm with Pastor Vince Daniels officiating.

Arrangements are by Kirby & Family Funeral and Cremation Services – Mountain Home, Arkansas. View an online obituary and guestbook at www.kirbyandfamily.com.