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Donna Kaye
King
Aug 25, 1942 — Sep 12, 2018
Yuma
Donna Kaye King, 76, passed away on September 12, 2018 in Yuma, Arizona. She was born on August 25, 1942 in Akron, Ohio to Derwood Ned Cannon and Evelyn Louise Duesenberry. Donna attended Hower Vocational where she studied Cosmetology she was a supervisor for Arthur Treachers Restaurant for 16 years a CNA at Sumner on Merriman for 6 years and a Home Health Aide for 18 years. Donna was a beloved mother and grandmother, who enjoyed spending time with her family. She was a 4ft 11 1/4in. spitfire with a quick wit and always had a comeback on the tip of her tongue. She was a strong devoted mother, who raised 4 daughters on her own. She was a loving and compassionate grandmother who enjoyed shocking her grandchildren with her sarcastic humor. A dedicated hardworking supervisor who trained and worked with some of the most encouregable young people and turned them into a success. Donna made a positive impact on the lives of many. She will be sadly missed by all that knew her. Donna is preceded in death by parents Derwood Ned Cannon and Evelyn Louise Duesenberry, brothers Harvey Cannon and William Cannon, Sister Natasha Cannon and granddaughter Sarah Bell Shaffer. She is survived by her daughters Robin (Dubie) Unger of Las Vegas, NV Shelly Collmar of Yuma, AZ, Sheila (Jim) Sullivan of Yuma, AZ, Brenda Jones her beloved adopted Daughter of Beverly Hills, FL and her sister Dena Watson of Akron, OH. 8 grandchildren 27 great grandchildren and 10 great great-grandchildren. A Memorial Service will be held in Ohio at a later date. Funeral arrangements handled by Sunset Vista Funeral Home.
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