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Donna Rae Hadley obituary, Cheyenne, WY

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Donna Hadley Obituary

Donna Rae Hadley 1936- 2025 On September 11, 2025 our beloved mother, grandmother and friend went home to be with her Lord and Savior at age 89. Born to Harvey and Ada Nighswonger on January 23, 1936 in La Grange, WY, Donna grew up in Banner County, and later graduated from La Grange School in 1952.

In 1953 she married Bruce Willis and from this union had four children, Bruce Duane Willis (Carol), Patty Willis, Richard Willis, and Glen Willis (Kathy).

In 1976 she married Robert "Bob" Hadley where they were transferred several times with his employment at Boeing. Through this adventure, Donna met and cherished life long friends.

Throughout her career, she enjoyed being an office manager at numerous financial institutions, the NCO club on base, and later in life being a floral designer at Bouquets unlimited.

She loved spending time with her grandchildren and attending their activities, watching the Broncos and family dinners.

Donna is survived by her children, brother Leonard Nighswonger, grandchildren Amber (Josh), Rich, Gabriel, Eric (Olivia), Trevor, Russ, Mandy, Michelle, Austin, Alex and Jessica (Luke). Stepchildren Bobbie and Eric (Pattie). Step grandchildren Somer, Jamie, Emily, Kimberly, Zach and Cheyanne, numerous great grandchildren, nephews, nieces, and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her husband Bob, parents, son Richard, two brothers and three sister-in-laws Tom (Shirley), Larry (Sharron) and Leah Nighswonger. She was also preceded in death by a stepson Michael. Donna will always be remembered as a beautiful seamstress, crafter that could make anything, and serenading her family with beautiful music playing her organ.

Mom we love you very much, you will be deeply missed.

A viewing will be held Friday, September 19th at Wiederspahn Radomsky Chapel of the Chimes. A celebration of Donna's life will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, September 20, 2025 at Wiederspahn Radomsky Chapel of the Chimes with interment to follow in Cheyenne Memorial Gardens.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Wyoming Tribune Eagle from Sep. 17 to Sep. 18, 2025.

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