Donna Collinsworth Lea

Donna Collinsworth Lea, 82, passed away peacefully on September 3, 2026. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, September 12 at Riesel Cemetery with Rev. Ruby Wayman officiating. There will be a visitation from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Friday, September 11 at Pecan Grove Funeral Home, 3124 Robinson Drive, Waco.

She was born on October 12, 1943, in San Angelo, Texas to D.B. and Annette (Farris) Collinsworth. She was a longtime resident of Riesel, Texas.

Donna graduated from Riesel High School and Tarleton University. She married James Lea in Riesel on March 5, 1966. Together, they built a life filled with family, love, and cherished memories.

Donna dedicated her career to nursing, working in various doctors’ offices and at Hill Country Memorial Hospital in Fredericksburg. She also spent several years serving as a nurse at the Texas Lion Camp for Children. Donna also served as a Girl Scout Troop Leader where her dedication, training and caring touched the lives of countless children and families.

Outside of her work, Donna had a love for computers and enjoyed communicating with friends from all over the world. She also enjoyed painting, camping, and water skiing. Her adventurous spirit, caring heart, and love of life will be remembered by all who knew her.

She was preceded in death by her parents. Donna is survived by her husband of 60 years, James Lea; daughter, Stephanie Ringstad and husband Jason; son, Jeff Lea; grandchildren, Jake Finstad, Grace Lawson, Andrew Lea, and Katelyn Ringstad.

Donna will be deeply missed by her family, friends, and all those whose lives she touched.

Special recognition to Providence Village for their support and compassion. A very special thanks to the staff of the 4th floor that dealt with Donna on a daily basis. A heartfelt appreciation goes to the CNA staff that dealt with her on a daily basis. Their dedication made the stay at St. Catherine’s bearable.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in memory of Donna to the Perry Methodist Church at 193 County Rd 127, Riesel, TX 76682 or Texas Lions Camp for Children at https://lionscamp.com/donations.