Donna Lea (Crites) Willis, age 63, a Caney, OK resident. She was born on Friday, July 1, 1960, to Robert Vaughn Crites and Doris Lea (McBride) Ridgway, at Modesto, CA. Donna passed away on Saturday, March 16, 2024 at Denison, TX. She graduated from Caney High School where she met and married Eddie Willis. They worked alongside each other in the horsebarn. Donna raised 3 boys, taking them to rodeos and ballgames. Donna later received her LPN at Kiamichi Technology Center in Atoka. She attended Caney Freewill Baptist Church. Donna loved watching her grandchildren play ball and supporting her sons.

Donna is survived by her sons, Kevin Willis and Natalie of Caney, OK, Kasey Willis and Robyn of Noble, OK, Eddie Lee Willis and Joni of Caney, OK; mother, Doris Ridgway of Caney, OK; grandchildren, Haylee, Cooper, Mylea, Hayden, Pistol, Posey; brother, Brett Doyle and Renee of Caddo, OK; sisters, Brenda Ridgway and Bruce of Caney, OK, Teresa Lassiter and David of Allen, OK; along with numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and many dearly loved friends.

Donna was preceded in death by her father, Robbie Crites.

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DATE OF SERVICES: 10:00 AM Thursday, March 21st, 2024
PLACE OF SERVICES: Voca Baptist Church, Caney, Oklahoma
OFFICIATING: Brett Doyle, Justin Haywood
INTERMENT: Stewart Gammon Cemetery, Caney, Oklahoma

CASKETBEARERS: Greg Alford, Chance Crites, Zachary Keener, David Lassiter, Bruce Ridgway, Coby Ridgway, Jamie Lassiter, Bobby Boehme

HONORARY CASKETBEARERS: Cooper Willis, Hayden Willis, Pistol Willis, Ty Jackson, Cole Alford, Danny Crites, Teague Watson

CONDOLENCES MAY BE SENT TO THE FAMILY BY EMAIL TO: BROWNS@ATOKA.NET.  PLEASE REFERENCE THE NAME OF THE DECEASED IN YOUR CORRESPONDENCE
FAMILY NIGHT WILL BE WEDNESDAY 6-8 PM.

SERVICES UNDER THE DIRECTION OF
BROWN'S FUNERAL SERVICE - ATOKA, OK