Danea Marie Downs, 70, of Bentonville, Arkansas, passed away Monday, January 19, 2026, in Rogers, Arkansas. She was born February 18, 1955, in Las Vegas, Nevada, as the youngest daughter to the late Durwood Downs and Cora Lillian Craft Downs. Since the age of five, she loved calling Arkansas her home. In 1996, she moved to Bentonville. There, she became a member of The Village Inn Lunch Group.

She is survived by her sister, Darlene Wechselberger of Rogers; nieces: Stacie Amarantos of Seal Beach, California and Stephanie Johnson of Rogers and a good friend, Anne Hensley of Bentonville.

A special thanks is extended to the entire staff of Highlands Oncology and Innisfree Nursing and Rehab for delivering world-class care to Danea. Donations in her memory may be made to The American Cancer Society or Bella Vista Animal Shelter.

Cremation arrangements are entrusted to Benton County Memorial Park Funeral Home in Rogers.