Donna was a graduate of the Gainesville State School for girls and went on to obtain her beauty license from Aladdin Beauty College. Her career was marked by her work as a hairdresser and instructor at Aladdin Beauty College, as well as her dedication as a home health aide for several years. Donna also embraced the roles of housewife and homemaker and was a successful realtor.
In 2005, Donna met and married Larry Kingcade in Eureka Springs, Arkansas, and they shared their lives together for 13 years until his passing in 2018.
Donna had a passion for gardening and crafts and was a professional seamstress. Her strength and resilience were evident in her brave battle with breast cancer.
Donna is survived by her daughters, Stacey Brian-Hernandez, Traci Brian, and Tina Kingcade (Cliff Robinson); her sons, Cory Brian and Sam Kingcade (KarmaLee Kingcade); her grandchildren, Brandon Montellano, Christian Matta (Cara Hettiger), Nicholas Matta, Melina Hernandez, Caleb Brian (Krysten Brian), Erin Brian, Kayla Kingcade, Miranda Allen, Mark Kingcade (Brittney Kingcade), and Ally Kingcade (Gracie Owens).
Donna Rae Kingcade's life was a testament to her strength, dedication, and love for her family. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
