Donna Kay Fain was born on Feb. 15, 1958, in Caliente, Nevada, to Leonard and Gloria Johnson. She was the middle of three girls. She spent only a short time in Caliente before eventually moving to Fallon, which she considered home. Donna took pride in herself with everything she did. She was tough in so many ways, which was driven by her love and compassion for what she believed.
As a young lady, she enjoyed everything country. She loved being raised on the dairy, working with her dad every chance she had. During her school years, she participated in various sports and activities. Donna was smart and excelled at whatever she put her mind to. She often reminisced about riding her horse Penny in many Fourth of July parades. She graduated from Churchill County High School in 1976 and began college, pursuing a degree in criminal justice. However, her college life was short-lived, as she relocated to Pendleton, Oregon. There, she spent many years enjoying time with her sister and making incredible memories.
Donna was a proud member of the American Legion Auxiliary for many years. She held a variety of positions within the auxiliary, including president. She tackled all of the positions with pride and put her heart and soul into the organization to help benefit many people and our community.
Donna was an amazing woman and an even greater mother with an enormous heart. She would give you everything she had before thinking of herself. Donna loved being a mother not only to her three children, but also to many foster children over the years. Her children kept her busy as they grew up playing sports. She was not only their chauffeur, but their biggest fan and support system. She was always there to ensure they never missed an event. They were her everything.
Donna is survived by her husband, Ric Fairbanks; her two sisters, MaryAnne (Russell) Woodard and Judy (Bob) Norcutt; and her children, DJ Fairbanks, Erik (Whytnee) Fain, Kayla (Tyler) Carey, and Breanna Fain. Her grandchildren: Lillyonna, Johnathan, Greyson, Levi, Willow, and Walker on the way. She had numerous nieces and nephews that she loved dearly. Donna lost her battle with cancer on Dec. 3, 2025, and passed with her family by her side. She will be forever in our hearts.
Funeral services will be held at Smith’s Funeral Home, 505 Rio Vista Drive, Fallon, NV, on Friday, Dec. 12, 2025, at 1 p.m., and there will be a celebration of life on Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025, at 3 p.m. at the American Legion. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the American Legion Women’s Auxiliary, Fallon Post 16, at 90 N. Ada St., Fallon, NV 89406.
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