RUSSELL - Donna L. Raya, 78, died July 9, 2012, at her home in Russell, Kan. She was born Aug. 25, 1933, in Hutchinson, Kan., to Charles and Corrine L. Walborn Tillery.

She is a 1952 graduate of Arlington High School, Arlington, Kan. She was a CNA and Home Health Aid for Hospice in Hutchinson. She belonged to Senior Companions.

Survivors include: daughters, Delinda Kaufman and husband Mike of Hutchinson, Deborah Hutcheson and husband Troy of Independence, Mo., and Shari Gonzalez and Stevie Hill of Lawrence, Kan.; son, Paul Manke of Lawrence, Kan.; sister, Virginia Pesicka of Russell, Kan.; three grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by daughter, Michelle Luckey; and brother, Gary Edward Tillery.

Cremation has taken place. Graveside service will be 1 p.m. Friday, July 13, 2012, at Arlington Cemetery, Arlington, Kan., with Michael Kaufman presiding. Friends may sign the book from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday at Elliott Mortuary. Memorial contributions may be made to Donor's choice, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.