She was a retired teacher and member of Pauline Missionary Baptist Church. Donna loved fishing, scrapbooking, crafting, sewing, being outdoors, and making others laugh. She was always the person you could depend on to make you feel better through laughter. She loved spending time with her family and adored her grandkids. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jackie Forrest; mother, Lynvil Calhoun; father, Lamar Calhoun; and two brothers, Randy and Dwight Calhoun.
Survivors include her brother, Ricky Calhoun and wife Beth; two daughters, Jenna Forrest Cater and husband Nick and Sheigh Forrest Murphy and husband John; three grandchildren, Piper Emmaleigh Forrest, Adaline Rose Forrest and Gage Forrest Cater all of Monticello; along with numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Chapel with Rev. Robert Leonard officiating. There will be a visitation from 4:00-5:30 preceding the funeral service in the chapel. Burial will be in Oakland Cemetery.
Condolences(13)
Vickie Jackson
Monticello, AR Tuesday, June 9, 2026 Prayers for all the friends and family of such a dear sweet girl. Heaven gained an Angel. Love to you all.Debbie Doss
Monticello, AR Tuesday, June 9, 2026 I loved Mrs Donna she was a hoot Going to miss herSharon Shook McIntyre
Monticello, AR Tuesday, June 9, 2026 Dear Ricky, Beth, and All Family of Donna,I was so saddened when I learned of Donna's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with each of you at this very difficult time.
Sincerely,
Sharon
Robin Johnson
Little Rock, AR Tuesday, June 9, 2026 Dear Girls,God has chosen your parents to be his angels and it is hard to understand why so early. We all loved both of them and always remember they are with always. We send our love and prayers for comfort.
Robin, Mandy and Katie
Karen Robinson
Monticello, AR Monday, June 8, 2026 Jenna and Shae,I’m so sorry for your loss. Your mom was a very sweet person, and I loved teaching with her. She will be missed. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Roxanne Shook
Titusville, FL Monday, June 8, 2026 Donna was always a sweet and kind hearted person. So sad to hear of her passing. Sending prayers for the family.Anne-Taylor
Monticello, AR Monday, June 8, 2026 Sorry for y’all’s loss!! Praying for y’all!!!! ðŸ™ðŸ¼ðŸ‘¼ðŸ¼Martha Barbee
Monticello, AR Monday, June 8, 2026 I'm so sorry to hear about Mrs. Forrest's passing. She was my son's 1st grade teacher & she was very nice & encouraging.LaWanda McKinney
Warren, AR Sunday, June 7, 2026 Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.Kim Hoffman
Roland, AR Saturday, June 6, 2026 Jenna and Shae,So very sorry to hear of your sweet Momma’s transition to Heaven. Please accept our deepest sympathy. You will all be in our prayers.
Kent Davis
Maumelle, AR Saturday, June 6, 2026 She was a good one, I am sorry PrayersZach Cooper
Crossett, AR Saturday, June 6, 2026 My heart hurts! Mrs. Donna was so precious!Stacy Cater
Monticello, AR Saturday, June 6, 2026 My deepest sympathy is to the family.