Donna Rae Calvillo, 52, of Crawford, passed away Monday, August 18, 2014, peacefully in her
home. A memorial service will be 2 p.m. Saturday, August 23, at Grace Gardens Funeral Home with Rev. Tom Beers officiating.
Donna was born November 19, 1961 to James and Clara Wells. She married the love of her life, Jesse Calvillo, on June 12, 1982, and together they had three children. Donna was a devoted wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend. She was a kindergarten teacher at Connally Primary School for 17 years, and was blessed with wonderful co-workers and students. Donna was a very giving, loving and caring person who loved her family deeply and enjoyed spending time with them. She will be missed by many but never forgotten.
She was preceded in death by her father, James Wells.
She is survived by her husband of 32 happy years, Jesse Calvillo, of Crawford; two sons, Steven Calvillo of China Spring, Jeffrey Calvillo and girlfriend, Sarah Classen of Houston; daughter, Sophie O'Bryan and husband, Matt of Waco; mother, Clara White; two sisters, Linda Bridge and Sharon Arcouette, all of Hampden, Ma; and brother, John Wells of Enfield, Ct., as well as several extended family members who loved her dearly.
Honorary pallbearers will be Steven, Jeffrey and Bryce Calvillo; Josh and Eric Carrizales; Austin and Garrett Wartelle, and Matt O'Bryan.
A special thanks from the family to Dr. Sara Conde and staff of Hillcrest Hospital and Ronnie McKnight; RN and staff with Providence Hospice for their loving care and devotion.
In lieu of flowers please make donations to Living Beyond Breast Cancer (www.lbbc.org) or Triple Negative Breast Cancer Foundation (www.tnbcfoundation.org).