Dava Darlene (Kelley) Wilkey

Dava Darlene (Kelley) Wilkey age 56, passed away peacefully on April 8, 2026 in Fort Smith, Arkansas. She was born on October 5, 1969 in Fort Smith to Donna (Webb) Kelley and Delton Kelley.

Dava married her husband, Freddie Wilkey, on September 6, 2014. She found great joy in attending church, listening to music, and spending time with her beloved pets. She also enjoyed reading and watching movies. Dava was a faithful member of Midland Heights Methodist Church.

Dava will be remembered for her kind heart and the love she shared with those around her, especially as a devoted daughter and friend.

She is survived by her mother, Donna Kelley; her father, Delton Kelley and his wife, Marcy; her husband, Freddie Wilkey; and her two brothers, Dustin Kelley and Daniel Kelley, her close friend, Lorie Hailey, and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, and extended family members.

She was preceded in death by grandparents and her brother, Dwight Kelley.

A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at Midland Heights Methodist Church. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations be made to the church in Dava’s memory.