Pamela Sue Donald, 79 of Fort Smith, Arkansas, wife of John Henry Donald Jr. of 63 1/2 years, went to be with her Lord and Savior on May 5, 2025. She was born December 1, 1945, in Dallas, Texas to Jerry and Juanita Bollin. After following her husband in the military for two years, they settled in Fort Smith, Arkansas to help start the family businesses, United Fabricators, First Federal coffee shop and Juanita Bollin's Dining Emporium. After retirement she enjoyed working as a caregiver.
Left to honor and cherish her memory are brother Jerry "Skip" Bollin, Children: Deborah McLain (Steve), John H. Donald Ill (Dawn) and Greg Donald (Laurie). Grandchildren; Whitney Billings (Tim), Jordan Donald (Will), Magen Mitchell (Matt), Haley Donald, John Wesley Donald (Brittany), AnnaLisa Donald, seven great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her parents Jerry and Juanita Bollin, sister and brother-in-law: Larry & Ann Jesse, sister-in-law: Sharon Bollin, niece: Kimberly Wheeler, and nephew: David Jesse.
Funeral services are Friday, May 9th at Edwards Funeral Home Chapel in Fort Smith, Arkansas at 10am. Burial will be at the Fort Smith National Cemetery following the service.
The family will receive visitors on Thursday May 8, 2025, from 5-7pm at Edwards Funeral Home.
The pallbearers are Jerry Bollin Ill, John Wesley Donald, Will Hash, Tim Billings, Matthew Mitchell and Bryant Haralson.
Thank you to the Area Agency Hospice and Heart of Hospice for Pamela’s care.
