Donna Mearl Gaston, 85, of Springdale, Arkansas, went to be with the Lord, June 11, 2023 in Springdale, Arkansas.  She was born February 9, 1938, in Delaney, Arkansas, the daughter of the late Thomas Earl and Helen Agatha Shipman Wise.  She had worked as a media specialist for the Pea Ridge School System and was a member of Robinson Avenue Church of Christ.  She enjoyed reading, doing arts and crafts, and especially spending time with her grandchildren.

She is survived by three sons: David Gaston and Elizabeth, of Lawrence, Kansas; Andy Gaston and Marcie, of Elm Springs, Arkansas; and Rich Gaston and Crystal, of Springdale, Arkansas; six grandchildren: Kaylee Gaston, Delanie Gaston, Jacob Gaston, Jenna Gaston, Dylan Wilson and Thoven Gaston; and one great grandson, Cain Wright.

Cremation arrangements were entrusted to Memorial Funeral Home, 3926 Willowood Avenue, Springdale, Arkansas 72762.  No services are scheduled at this time.