Ann Donahou

Ann Donahou, age 90, of Combs, died Tuesday, May 17, 2016 in Fayetteville. She was born August 23, 1925 in Pettigrew, Arkansas to William and Martha Swanson Ward. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ray F. Donahou to whom she was married for 66 years. She is survived by two daughters: Phyllis Vanlandingham of Champaign, Illinois; Judy Erickson and her husband Allan of Atlanta, Georgia; two sons, Danny Donahou of Prairie Grove, Arkansas; Dennis Donahou and his wife Dollie of Combs, Arkansas, and nine grandchildren: Shannon (Shaun) Hunter, Melanie Hill, Michael (Mistie) Vanlandingham, Melissa (Paul) Leistra, Cara (Chris) Davis, Cassie (Andy) Harris, Derek (Kailey) Donahou, Denisa (J.R.) Mayes, Darcy Donahou, and 12 great-grandchildren. Ann was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She was a homemaker, a farmer, an avid gardener, and a die-hard Razorback fan. She was known in the community as an excellent cook famous for her fried chicken and biscuits. She not only fed family and farm workers but occasionally even former Governor Orval Faubus. Her beautiful flower and vegetable gardens were admired and often times photographed by people driving by. Her home was always open to anyone who needed a place to stay or a good meal. She was a member of Combs Baptist Church. Pallbearers are: Michael Vanlandingham, Derek Donahou, Chris Davis, J.R. Mayes, H.D. Callaway, and Gene Kimball. Funeral service will be 10 a.m., Saturday, May 21, 2016 at Combs Baptist Church with burial to follow in Brashears Cemetery under the direction of Moore's Chapel in Fayetteville. Memorial contributions may be made in lieu of flowers to Brashears Cemetery, c/o Jo Peterka, 356 Madison 4428, Combs, Arkansas 72721. To place an online tribute visit www.mooresfuneralchapel.com.