Donna Faye Culley

BURLEY - Donna Faye Culley, 84, of Burley, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2015, at her daughter’s home, in Burley, surrounded by her loved-ones.

Donna was born in Twin Falls, April 4, 1931, the daughter of Orval Lancaster and Sylvia (Willis) Lancaster. She graduated from Burley High School, the class of 1949, and married Donald Wayne Culley on July 1, 1950, in Elko, Nev. Together, Donna and Don raised four children in the Burley area.

Aside from being a loving and devoted mother to her four children, Donna was employed at Kraft Foods for nearly 20 years, where she met and made many close friends. Her pleasant personality coupled with her good sense of humor allowed her to make friends easily throughout her life. She developed many cherished friendships and acquaintances with other residents of Highland Estates, where she spent four years. Later in life, she came to know the Lord through increased activity in her Christian faith.

She is survived by her children, Ryan (Judy) Culley of Heyburn, Nancy Lord (Darin Hadley) of Hermiston, Ore., Denise (Randy) Elfe of Burley, and Valerie (Rob) Lizzotte, of Spring Creek, Nev.; seven grandchildren, Karmen Eames, Heather (Chad) Ray, Jason (Toni) Culley, Kyle (Casey) Elfe, Ryann (Kiel) Anderson, Brogan (Brittany) Baumgartner, and Sara (Shawn) Hadley; 15 great-grandchildren; and her brother, William (Lynnie) Lancaster of Seal Beach, Calif.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; and her brother, Richard “Digger” Lancaster.

The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 24, at the Rasmussen Funeral Home, 1350 E. 16th St., in Burley, with Pastor Brian Livermore officiating. Burial will be in Gem Memorial Gardens.

The family expresses special appreciation to the staff of Intermountain Hospice for their compassionate care.