Donna Kay Davis, 77, of Festus died Nov. 22, 2025, at her home. Mrs. Davis worked as a hostess at the Festus Bob Evans restaurant. She enjoyed decorating cakes, working in her yard and she especially loved the holidays. Born March 25, 1948, in Peoria, Ill., she was the daughter of the late Anahlee (Brown) and Carles Rowden.
She was preceded in death by her husband: Robert Davis.
She is survived by five children: Lee Anah (Brian) Rowden of Granite City, Ill., Jodi (David) Politte of Festus, Bobby (Shelly) Davis of Pevely, Jill Briley of Festus and Gary (Linda) Reifsteck of Festus; four siblings: Dorothy (John) Lenz of De Soto, Mike (Janet) Rowden of Hillsboro, Mitch (Ruth) Rowden of Crystal City and Tommy (Tee) Rowden of High Ridge; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and her dogs: Mitzi and Meesha.
She also was preceded in death by a son: Danny (Christina survives of Crystal City) Reifsteck; and three siblings: Beverly Ann Rowden, Norma Lee Rowden and Doris Denbow.
Visitation is scheduled from 11 a.m. until a funeral service at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 25, at Vinyard Funeral Home, 616 W. Main St., in Festus, officiated by Pastor Randy Gray of Radiant Life Church in Festus. Memorials may be made to Open-Door Animal Sanctuary. Arrangements are under the direction of Vinyard Funeral Home.