Donna Karen Curtis

Donna Karen Curtis, 69, of Muskogee, Oklahoma, passed away on November 3, 2026, in Norman, Oklahoma. She was born on October 23, 1957, in Long Beach, California, to Ural Dean and Georgia Ann McGlone. Donna moved to Oklahoma as a young child and spent much of her life calling the state home.

On June 26, 1976, Donna married the love of her life, Loyd Allen Curtis. Together, they shared more than 50 wonderful years of marriage, building a life centered on love, family, and unwavering devotion to one another. Donna's love for Loyd was evident in the simplest moments, as she never let a morning or evening pass without telling him how much she loved him.

Donna was a woman of determination, intelligence, and remarkable dedication. A lifelong learner, she earned her Master of Business Administration from the University of Oklahoma while balancing her career, business ventures, and responsibilities as a devoted mother. Her distinguished 27-year career with the Department of Defense began as a GS-4 flightline cargo manifest worker and culminated in her position as a GS-14 auditor accountant with the United States Air Force. Her career took her to Montgomery, Alabama, and Washington, D.C., before she retired in 2017 and returned to Muskogee.

Beyond her professional accomplishments, Donna was a talented seamstress and successful business owner. What began with local arts and crafts shows grew into storefronts at multiple Renaissance fairs across two states. She enjoyed sewing, reading, listening to audiobooks, attending Renaissance fairs, and listening to golden oldies.

Above all, Donna treasured her family, especially her beloved grandchildren, who affectionately knew her as Grammy. She found immense happiness in bringing joy to their lives and was always willing to set aside whatever she was doing to be there for someone she loved. Known for her beautiful smile and unmistakable dimples, Donna had a special way of making others feel cared for. She taught her family to approach others without judgment, assume the best intentions, love sacrificially, and find reasons to smile even during life's most difficult moments. She was their greatest encourager, their most honest critic, and their most loyal supporter.

Donna is survived by her loving husband, Loyd Allen Curtis; her daughters, Aletha Sivak and husband Mark of Fort Mill, South Carolina, and Chelsey Murphy and husband Sean of Norman, Oklahoma; and her ten cherished grandchildren, Terrell, Lily, Jacob, Liam, Grace, Caleb, Audrey, Olivia, Xander, and Lorelai. She is also survived by her sisters, Deanna Nash of Kansas and Mary Graves and husband Steve of Oklahoma; two nieces, two nephews, and other loving family members.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Ural and Georgia McGlone; and her parents-in-law, Erma Lee and Loyd B. Curtis.

Donna will be remembered for her bright smile, generous heart, steadfast loyalty, and the extraordinary love she gave so freely. Her greatest legacy lives on in the family she cherished and the countless ways she taught them to love one another.

Visitation will be held at Primrose Funeral Service, 3901 N Flood Ave., Norman, OK 73069, US, on November 15, 2026, from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm, and a Celebration of Life will be held at Primrose Funeral Service on November 16, 2026, at 2:00 pm.

Final resting place will be at Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery, 2301 E. Indian Hills Rd., Norman.