On January 23, 1954 Donna Kay Tarver was born to Edith and Prentiss Tarver in Hazlehurst Mississippi. They relocated to Southern California that same year. Donna loved her friends and family with her whole heart. She greatly enjoyed the sounds of Elvis Presley and being with her family. On May 9, 2024 Donna passed away peacefully with her family by her side. She was 70 years old. Donna is survived by her mother Edith Tarver of Beaumont, Ca. Brothers Pete Jr of Lake Havasu City, Az, and Thomas of Highland, Ca. Her two daughters Christy Collins of Santa Fe Springs, Ca and Lori Thaxton of Beaumont, Ca and their spouses. Donna had three grandchildren, Courtney and Emily Collins and Jackson Thaxton. She had numerous nieces and nephews. Donna is proceeded in death by her father Prentiss (Pete) Tarver Sr, and her son David Brown.