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Prima Donna Jones

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Prima Donna Jones, 71, of North Little Rock, passed away at home on May 14, 2019. Donna was born on June 11, 1947, in Shreveport, La., to Tellie and Alene Bates. She was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Michael. She is survived by her daughter, Leslie Walthall (Chris), brothers, Greg and Gary Bates and many beloved nieces and nephews. Donna had 25 years of Federal Service with the Railroad Retirement Board, serving in the Shreveport and Little Rock offices. She loved to craft, the beach, flamingos and the color pink. Most of all she loved her family. She had a special, lifelong bond with her daughter Leslie, and was a mother figure to her younger brothers and nephew, Cory Bates. Her unique humor and wit will be missed by all who loved her. A visitation will be held from 2–4 p.m. on Saturday, May 18th at Griffin Leggett Rest Hills Funeral Home, 7724 Landers Road, NLR. Please share your memories of Donna with her family online at www.griffinleggettresthills.com.

Published May 16, 2019

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