Diana Michelle "Missy" Clinton, age 57 of Donaldson, died Sunday, July 7, 2024 at her home after an extended illness.  She was born on October 6, 1966 in Pauls Valley, Oklahoma to Mary Blankenship Tinnin and the late Ralph Edward Tinnin.  Reared and educated in Oklahoma, she had been a resident of this area for 31 years.  Diana had been a custodial technician for public schools and worked as a caregiver for First Step in Hot Springs for a number of years.  She attended Grace Point Church in Malvern.  Diana loved to cook, play horseshoes, and boardgames.  She was a talented artist, producing beautiful sketches.  Diana still sent hand-written letters and cards to friends and family, who considered her the "Sunshine Lady"

She is survived by her husband, Rickey Clinton of Donaldson, to whom she was married on January 6, 1996 in Hot Springs; her mother, Mary Earnhart of Oklahoma; daughter, Michelle Kaye Howard; step-daughter, Cherrie Palmer (Andrew); sister, Colette Tinnin; brother, Jeff Tinnin (Jeannie); step-brother, Shane Tinnin (Dawn), sisters-in-law, Evelyn Johnson and Elaine Johnson; brother-in-law, Doil Clinton; three step-grandchildren, Kyleigh, Deklan, and Blayse; and a host of nieces and nephews.

Diana was also preceded in death by a half-brother, Eddie Wayne Tinnin.

Graveside services will be held at ten o'clock Wednesday morning, July 10, 2024, at Jones Cemetery near Brown Springs, with Brother Gary Ryan and Brother Daniel Taylor officiating, and under the direction of J. A. Funk Funeral Home.

Online condolences may be sent via jafunkfuneralhome.com.