Donna M. McAfee

McAfee, Donna Mae, 64, of Wichita, Kansas passed away Wed. Feb. 22, 2017 in Wichita. Donna was born the daughter of Arlie and Helen Jackson on June 8, 1952 in Plainville, Kansas. 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 2:00 p.m. on Saturday March 18, 2017 at Lakeview Funeral Home, 12100 E. 13th St. N., Wichita. Dignity Celebrant Cyndi Pearce wil Officiate. 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.