Donna Jean Gibson

Donna Jean Powell Gibson, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on August 5, 2024, at the age of 70. She went home to the Lord peacefully surrounded by her loving family.

Donna was born on February 9, 1954, in Dallas, Texas. She grew up in a loving family with her parents Doris and Gene Powell along with her brothers Jim and David Powell. Donna was known for her kindness and compassion towards others. She was always ready to enjoy conversations but was equally ready to listen. Donna always put the needs of her family and friends first. Many of her friends and family said she had a certain sparkle about her and was “the life of the party.”

Donna was a gifted entrepreneur and salesperson. After many years of owning gift stores and an online high heel shoe store, she also sold Younique makeup. Most recently she enjoyed her job selling jewelry at Kay’s Jewelers in Allen, Texas and was one of the top salespeople. She took great pride in creating a warm and inviting home for her family, always cooking, crafting, and decorating for the holidays. She was a talented singer and loved karaoke which filled her with joy and laughter. Donna also loved gardening beautiful flowers and plants.

Donna will be deeply missed by her loving and devoted husband Bruce Gibson; her children, Summer Jobson and husband Carl and Alexis Eastham and husband Derrick; her stepchildren Nancy Lynne, Michael and wife Amanda and Jonathan and wife Melissa Gibson; her grandchildren, Taylor, Sage and Zoey Jobson; Danny and Derrick Stolte; Taylor, Kaylee, and Cole Eastham; her step-grandchild Darwin; her great-grandchildren, Beckham Campbell, Blakely Sadler, and Bella Stolte.  Her memory will also be cherished by her brothers Jim and David Powell, along with her many friends and other family. She will be remembered for her loving heart, her infectious smile, and her unwavering sense of humor.

The family will receive friends for a visitation from 11:00 – 1:00 p.m., Saturday, August 10, 2024, with a celebration of Donna's life to follow at 1:00 p.m. at Allen Family Funeral Options, officiated by Pastor Robert Matthews.

A reception will follow the service.

For those who wish to make a donation, in lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to St Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Donna's memory at https://www.stjude.org/donate/donate