Donna Gayle Leslie

Mrs. Donna Gayle Leslie, 71, of Longview passed away on Sunday, July 19, 2020, in Longview. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Croley Funeral Home in Gladewater.

Donna was born June 5, 1949 in Ft. Worth, Texas to the late Jack Walker and Margaret Frost Walker. She was a devoted wife, sister, aunt and homemaker. Donna was a great cook and loved preparing meals for family and friends. She enjoyed crafting, camping and when she was younger league bowling. She had a special love for home decorating. Donna was a member of East Side Baptist Church of Gary, Texas. She worked many years for Lone Star and Southern Gas in the downtown office in Longview. She graduated from Waskom High School (Class of 1967) and remained a true Wildcat, staying in touch with many classmates. Donna will not soon be forgotten by those she leaves behind.

Donna is survived by her husband of 32 yrs., Curtis Leslie of Longview; two sisters Deborah McFarlin and Pam Frost both of Pittsburg; and one aunt Kay Beane of Longview, as well as many other loving family and friends including step children, in-laws, nieces, nephews and cousins. She cherished a special bond with niece, Brandi Fritsche, whose daughter, Adeline Gayle was her namesake.

She is preceded in death by her parents; brother Stan Walker and beloved yorkie Tank.