Donna Lea Kirby Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Donna Lea Kirby of Peoria, Illinois, who passed away on November 5, 2025, at the age of 85, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Donna Lea Kirby to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Ralph Carver and Irene Carver; her daughter-in-law Lovey Lowery; her brother-in-law Merritt Smith; and her great grandchild Nora.
She is survived by: her husband William Kirby; her sons, Jeff Lowery (Martha), Scott Lowery (Connie), Steve Lowery, Roger Lowery (Sharon), Rodney Lowery (Jackie) and Jon Lowery (Theresa); her stepchildren, Pete Kirby (Robin), Laura Rogers (Doug), Jerry Kirby (Donna), Billy Kirby, Thommy Kirby and Cheryl Davis; her sister Phyllis Smith; and her caregiver Forest Park. She is also survived by many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to American Legion Post 983 (address above) or to Farmer's Closet: 322 E. Fort St. Room 114 Farmington, IL 61631.
