Laverne Donley Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Laverne Donley of Bainbridge, Georgia, who passed away on September 6, 2025, at the age of 102, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Jessie James Kelley and Ona Moore Kelley; and her husband William Hilton Donley. She is survived by: her children, Melvin Donley, Margie Kirkland, Bobby Donley, Barbara Crittenden and Judy Daniels; her siblings, Jeanette McDaniel and Andrew Lee Kelley; and her grandchildren, Greg Donley, Leighanne Wright, Brandon Kirkland (Tara), Jessica Tennyson (Lee), William Anthony Perkins (Erica), Michelle Smith (Lance), Stephanie Hand (Wayne) and Adam Daniels. She is also survived by 15 great-grandchildren; 5 great-great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Visitation was held on Thursday, September 11th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 10:45 AM at the Cadwell Chapel of Cox-Ivey Funeral Home (502 S Scott St, Bainbridge, GA 39819). A funeral service was held on Thursday, September 11th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the same location.