Donna Mae McAfee

McAfee, Donna Mae 64, of Wichita, KS, passed away Wednesday, February 22, 2017, in Wichita. Donna was born the daughter of Arlie and Helen Jackson on June 8, 1952 in Plainville, KS. Donna and Bill McAfee were united in marriage on May 31, 1975, in Wichita. Together they celebrated almost 42 years of marriage. Donna graduated with a master degree in Art Education at Emporia State University 1978. She taught art for one year in Augusta and 8 years in Salina, later starting her own business McAfee Metalry, designing and constructing fine jewelry from her home. She was a member of numerous arts and craftsman societies. Donna lived and approached her life with a positive and intense attitude and treasured her time with family and friends. During her life, she enjoyed various forms of recreation including yoga, of which she was an instructor, mountain hiking and snow shoeing, down hill and cross country skiing, hunting and fishing. Donna loved to cook and bake challenging meals and desserts, adding her personal touch to what she prepared. She was an avid fan of music and especially enjoyed Blues, Jazz, Classic Rock ,and Western. She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Judy Smith; and father-in-law, Leland McAfee. Survivors include her loving husband, Bill McAfee of Wichita; sister-in-law, Cathy Arbuckle of Wichita; mother-in-law, Peggy McAfee of Wichita; nephew, Dustin (Michelle) Arbuckle; and great-nephew, Hiram Arbuckle of Wichita. Celebration of Life services will be 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 18, 2017, at Lakeview Funeral Home, 12100 E. 13th St. N., Wichita. Memorials donations can be made to CERF+, Grant and Loan Fund, 535 Stone Cutters Way, Ste. 202, Montpelier, VT 05602 or Cancer Research Institute, 1 Exchange Plaza, New York, NY 10006.