Donna Rachel Kirkpatrick, formerly of Eureka, died on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, in Wichita, at the age of 43. She was born on May 24, 1980 in Wichita, the daughter of Donal Paul and Nora Toletha (Raines) Kirkpatrick. She was raised in Eureka, graduating from Eureka Junior Senior High School with the Class of 1998. On December 5, 1998, Donna was united in marriage to John Cheever in Eureka Springs, Arkansas. To this union, one daughter was born. This marriage later ended in divorce. Donna worked at Washington Elementary School in El Dorado as a Building Aid, and later she worked as a Legal Assistant for an attorney.
Donna's laughter could fill a room, and her vibrant spirit was as contagious as her smile. Spontaneous adventures were her trademark, leaving behind a trail of happy memories for those who knew her. She possessed a magnetic personality that drew people in, making them feel instantly at ease and ready for whatever fun Donna had planned.
