Duncan - Donna Kay Howard, 81, of Duncan, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully at her home, Saturday, March 14, 2026, in Duncan after a short battle with cancer. She was born Oct. 3, 1944, in Duncan, Oklahoma to Gabe and Elizabeth Frensley.

Donna Kay graduated from Duncan High School in 1962 and married the love of her life, Jimmy, Feb. 1, 1963. Donna worked for Halliburton before retiring. Donna Kay and Jimmy loved traveling with their children and grandchildren, especially to their cabin in Red River, New Mexico. Her favorite time was spent with her family, especially her grandchildren. After the passing of her husband, Donna Kay was gifted with her new best friend and confidant, her little dog Gracie. Gracie was always by her side every day and with her when she passed.

Donna is survived by her children: Stacey and husband Kenny Harris, of Duncan, Oklahoma, Michael and Melissa Howard, of Wichita Falls, Texas; her grandchildren: Stevie Nicole Stansbery, of Des Moines, Iowa, Taylor and Randal Snider, of Waco, Texas, Ethan and Baylee Howard, of Yukon, Oklahoma, and Bailee Howard of Duncan, Oklahoma, Clay Miller, of Wichita Falls and Mia Miller of Wichita Falls, and Hunter and Andrea Harris, of Lindsay, Oklahoma; great-grandchildren: Easton Stansbery, of Traer, Iowa, Killian Snider, of Waco, Texas, Halli Harris and Hudsyn Harris, of Lindsay, Oklahoma; her sister Nancy Frensley Storrie, of Argyle, Texas; and nieces, nephews, and extended family and friends who will cherish the wonderful memories.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Jimmy Howard; a son, Jay Brett Howard; her parents, Gabe and Elizabeth Frensley; and a brother Gabe Frensley Jr.

Pallbearers are Ethan Howard, Easton Stansbery, Randal Snider, Blayton Montgomery, Caden Montgomery, and Clay Miller.

Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 18 at New Hope Baptist Church with the Rev. Randy Southerland officiating. Interment will follow at Duncan Municipal Cemetery under the direction of Whitt Funeral Home.

The family would like to thank Refuge Hospice in Marlow, Oklahoma and especially to Sherrie, her nurse who made her laugh, gave her comfort when needed and loved her like her own.

Online condolences can be made at www.whittfh.com.