Donas Lorane Corley, age 83, passed away peacefully on March 14, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. She was born on October 3, 1942, in Olmsted, Arkansas, to Audrey Fortson Mitchell Stillman and Odis Mitchell, who preceded her in death.
Donas was also preceded in death by her beloved husband, Howard “Biff” Corley, with whom she shared more than 60 years of marriage.
As a proud and devoted Air Force wife for over 34 years, Donas faithfully supported her husband throughout his military career, creating a loving home wherever life led them. Her strength, grace, and unwavering commitment to her family were evident in every season of her life.
She is survived by her daughters Sheila Hutton and husband Herman, Sharon Regnas and husband Rob, and Michele Kulesa and husband Jim.
Donas was lovingly known as “Grandmommy” to her grandchildren Joshua Hutton and wife Tosha, Jaimee Blasingame and husband Matt, Mitchell Regnas and wife Amy, Jason Regnas and wife Shirley, Sierra Shellnut and husband DJ, and Logan Kulesa and wife Amanda.
She was also a proud great-grandmother to Hazen, Kye, Colin, Raegan, Eli, Kennedy, Kadence, Piper, and Aubrey who brought immense joy to her life.
Donas treasured every moment spent with her family. Her kindness, warmth, and unconditional love created a legacy that will continue through the generations she nurtured and adored.
She will be deeply missed and forever remembered by all who knew and loved her.
Arrangements by A Natural State Funeral Service 2620 West Main Street, Jacksonville, Arkansas 72076. 501-982-3400. Online guestbook available at www.anaturalstatefuneralservice.com
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Donas (Donna as we called her) Corley was a fun loving friend of my family and a neighbor while stationed at Offutt AFB in Omaha Nebraska. Howard, her husband, and I were assigned to a traveling inspection team there at SAC Headquarters called MSET. While we were in different aircraft maintenance specialties we always managed to take time to party together. Donna and Howard’s oldest daughters, Sheila and Michele babysat for my three girls on many occasions. Along with their sister Michele,, these three girls adored their parents and they adored them back. Our deepest sorrow goes out to all the family and may Dona’s life be a blessing.
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