Donna (Clem) Rector

Donna Clem Rector, 84, of Hot Springs Village, passed away peacefully at her home on November 30, 2025. She was the first of five children born to Ruth and Odell Clem on October 28, 1941 in Harrisburg, Arkansas. She was raised in Altheimer, Arkansas and graduated from Altheimer High School.

Donna was preceded in death by her parents, her daughter, Lisa Taylor Cooley, and her brother, Jerry Edward Clem.

Donna is survived by her husband, Kenny of Hot Springs Village, her son, Bryan Taylor of Dallas, her granddaughter , Bianca Rector Beard (Landon) whom she raised as her own from Edmond, Oklahoma, granddaughters, Avy Taylor and Simone Taylor both of Dallas, a grandson, Cody Gracie (Caisa) of Fayetteville, and great grandchildren, Ivy and Oliver Beard of Edmond.

She is also survived by her sisters, Barbara Colclasure (Ray), Vicky Stewart (Larry), brother, Ronnie Clem (Susan), sister-in-law, Judy Clem, and several nieces and nephews.

Donna loved to play a little golf but mostly enjoyed watching her granddaughter, Bianca, compete in golf matches and play the courses of Hot Springs Village. Donna enjoyed researching genealogy, she loved her Razorbacks, and she so loved having family get togethers.

Donna was a member of Christ of The Hills United Methodist church of Hot Springs Village. There will be a graveside service held at a later date.