Donna Jane

Barrong

Donna Jane Schultz Barrong entered heaven on March 25, 2024, after a brief illness. She is survived by her best friend and husband of 58 years, Clarence "Bud" Barrong,

Daughter Kellie Fluegge and husband Jeffrey of New Boston, TX,

Daughter Melissa Ward and husband, Ronnie of Mansfield, LA,

Son Adam Barrong and wife Michelle of Magnolia, AR,

Daughter Melanie Hauser of Conroe, TX

Son Benne Cushman, Stephens, AR

Brother Jimmy Schultz and wife Marcia of Hot Springs, AR Brother Scott Schultz and wife Susan of Sheridan, AR.

Grandchildren: Nathan Spencer and wife Cierra, Matthew Spencer and wife Aubree, Colton Ward and wife Bree, Connor Ward, Zoey Ward, Addison Ward, Ethan Barrong, Natalie Barrong, Lily Cushman, Layla Cushman, Ashley Washkowiak and husband Ben, Sean Fluegge and wife Stasia, Ryan Fluegge and David Hauser.

Great-grandchildren: Addison, Caden and Lucas Washkowiak and Ruby Ward. Also included are numerous nieces, nephews, and multiple family members.

She is preceded in death by her father Wilbert H. Schultz and mother Dorothy Ward Schultz.

She was born on September 9, 1946, in Garland, TX. She was soon joined by her younger brothers and often traveled by train back to Prescott, Arkansas spending summers with her maternal grandparents Eugene and Era Roe Ward.

She was the only girl among many male cousins along with her brothers and learned early how to play and love hard. The most crucial decision she made was to follow our Lord and Savior in salvation at an early age, around 9 years old.

She was a smart young lady and graduated from Blevins High School in 1964. She attended SAU University in 1964-1965.

She and Bud married on December 19, 1965. They were together for 58 years prior to her passing.

Through these years, she worked in multiple capacities in support of her family. Some of these professions included switchboard operator, bookkeeper for Lockesburg High School, Front Desk Operator for the Arkansas Law Enforcement Training Academy in East Camden. She moved to various positions including Administrative Assistant and Course Coordinator of Advanced Training. She absolutely loved her law enforcement personnel and the military. She was a red-blooded patriot with a deep love of our country; everyone she touched knew this. She retired in 2011.

She spent her retired years enjoying travel, time with her family including children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She also loved military history and was an avid reader.

She will be forever loved and missed.

Visitation will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 30, 2024 at Herndon-Fuqua Funeral Home.

Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, March 30, 2024 at Herndon-Fuqua Funeral Home with Bro. Mark Segovis and Bro. Dan Ford officiating. Burial will follow at Memory Gardens Cemetery under the direction of Herndon-Fuqua Funeral Home.