Donnalee Chris "Donna" Graves
Donnalee Chris "Donna" Graves
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Donnalee "Donna" Chris Graves lived an incredible life filled with love, laughter, and devotion to her family. She treasured time spent with those she loved most and found joy in traveling, especially to Yuma, Disneyland, Puerto Vallarta, and other places that brought her happiness and many cherished memories. While in Yuma, she especially enjoyed taking trips across the border to Los Algodones for lunch, savoring good food and the simple joy of the experience. She was also well known for her vast and cherished Disneyland collection, a reflection of her love for magic, nostalgia, and joy.
Donna was reunited in passing with her beloved dance partner, husband, and the greatest love of her life, Art Graves. She proudly carried on the Davis Brown Derby legacy, sharing her love through baking and gifting her famous pies to friends, family, and community events, a true expression of her generous spirit.
Donna loved giving back to her community through volunteering and was affectionately known as "the Bingo Lady" at the VFW, where her warmth, humor, and dedication brought people together week after week. She also dedicated many years of service to Capital Lakefair, contributing her time, energy, and heart to an event that brought joy and tradition to her community. During her time in Puerto Vallarta, she found great joy in delivering toys to children, sharing kindness beyond borders.
Her children survive her: Kevin Pennington (Andrea), Karen Adams-Griggs (Kim), and Kelli Zimmerman (Pete); her grandchildren: Alex, Austin, Jori, Kalee, Angela, Nicholas, Daniel, Jakob, Dane, and Max; and several great-grandchildren who will continue to carry her legacy of love.
Donna will be deeply missed and forever remembered for her kindness, generosity, and the joy she brought to everyone around her.
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