<< Go Back To Obituaries

Donna Jean Headley

Donna Jean Headley

Sep. 30, 1956 - Nov. 1, 2020

Date of Service: Nov. 10, 2020

BURLEY – Donna Jean Egbert Headley, a 64-year-old Burley resident, passed away at her home on Sunday, November 1, 2020, after a valiant and courageous battle with cancer.

Donna was born September 30, 1956, in Soda Springs, Idaho, the daughter of Marlin Ray and Sharon B. Jacobsen Egbert. She graduated from Minico High School in 1974. She subsequently attended Ricks College where she graduated with an Associate degree, and completed her education at Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah. She served an honorable mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Germany Frankfurt West Mission. She loved Germany unconditionally and after joining the United States Air Force she was fortunate to served our country as a mechanic in the country she loved, Germany.

She married Jay Headley and they later divorced. To support herself and family, Donna was the consummate and sought-after worker. In any field of employment, she worked hard and showed her dedication in being the best she could be in any circumstance. She worked as a solid set pipe setter, custodian, dishwasher, pizza delivery person, EKG/monitor technician, cardiac cath lab technician, school bus driver, and as a 911 dispatcher of the Cassia County Sheriff’s Department.

Her testimony of Jesus Christ was constant and she tried, with all her heart, to serve Him faithfully. The callings in which she touched many individuals’ lives were that as a Primary president and secretary, Relief Society counselor, Young Women camp director and basketball coach, ward librarian, and a visiting teacher (ministering sister).

Her hobbies included sports, camping, fishing and photography. Donna will be remembered as a loving daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, and friend to all.

She is survived by her children, Holly (David) Cunningham of Burley, Sarah Headley (James Cubby) of Newport News, Va., and Megan Headley of Burley; six grandchildren, Jakobi Dayley, Kevin Merkey, Corvus Cubby, Viola Hawkins, Skylar Cunningham, and Charles Cunningham; and her siblings, Gailia (Lester) Shepherd of Magna, Utah, Calvert (Denise) Egbert of Heyburn, Mary (Steve) Bendele of Rupert, Robert John (Edie) Egbert of Burley; Jacky Donnell of Palm Springs, Calif., Shawn Lorcher of Wendell, Coren Blackmon, and Venetta (David) Larson of Ogden, Utah.

Donna was preceded in death by her grandparents, Marlin and Erminie Egbert, Lewis Jacobsen, and Eunice Simonson; her father, Marlin Ray Egbert; her mother, Sharon Blackmon; a brother, John Egbert; one sister, RaeAnn Egbert; and a grandson, Clinton James “Jake” Hawkins Jr.

The funeral will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints - Star 1st Ward, 100 S. 200 W., of Burley. A visitation will be held from 9 until 9:45 a.m. Military rites will be provided by the Mini-Cassia Veterans Groups. Burial will follow at 3 p.m. at Turner Cemetery in Grace, Idaho, where Donna will be laid to rest next to her father.

Arrangement have been entrusted to the care of Rasmussen-Wilson Funeral Home of Burley.

Condolences for Donna Jean Headley

Comments may be screened and removed by the staff as deemed appropriate.

From Stephanie Clayton:
Donna. I will miss talking and getting advice and hearing your stories. You have been a great friend and sister but mainly my guru. i will always remember our last talk. I love you and will miss you alot. God bless Go with God he has a plan remember And you are the angel he needs to help complete it. Amen
From Greg O'Dell:
Donna,
You were an amazing person. I will always look up to you and respect all that you have accomplished.
From Lynnette:
Donna, you are an angel, it was such a pleasure having you in our lives. You are so missed. Love you
From Norell Johnson:
Donna was always smiling when she passed me with a wave at the John V Evans Elementary crosswalk. Is saw Donna as a caring woman as I mingled with her at the Burley 2nd Ward activities, the rodeo, and other walks of life. May you find peace in the arms of the Savior - Donna.
From Kathy Marker:
Donna was such an example to all of us: patient, loving, caring, etc. I was impressed that she was raising grandkids very successfully, around her working hours. She was very aware of everything going on around her, and did her best to make things better for others.
I'm so glad that we were all able to send her cards that she could read, expressing our love, etc, before she passed; so that she was able to physically feel our love.
She will truly be missed by so many!
From Taylor Hunsaker :
Donna....you were an amazing friend and co-worker. You will be missed!
From Tori Straubhaar Kerbs:
Donna. I want to thank you for being such an inspiration in my life. Thank you for your friendship. Love. Example. Guidance. And for being such a perfect example of one of Gods children. I am so grateful to have been a part of your life. See you on the other side my dear friend. I love you...
From Meg Orton:
Donna, you had an amazing soul and character of a giant. You will be missed my friend. Thank you so much for your help and guidance on my own cancer journey, without your kind words and help I would have had a much harder time my friend. I am so grateful you are mo longer in pain. May you rest in peace. Sending you love and hugs.
From Cindy Curtis Thompson:
You'll be missed Donna. Donna had the best attitude and was an amazing and compassionate woman. She leaves many sad people behind, she made a big difference. So happy you're not suffering anymore Donna. As you said, "on the day I don't wake up, I still win". Be at peace friend.
From Lisa Dayley:
Donna was the most Christ-like person that I have ever met. While I will miss her, I know that she is enjoying a loving reunion with many family members who passed on before her. Rest in peace, my friend.
From Susan Zimmerman:
Donna was a very dear and wonderful friend. She was an inspiration and selfless woman. Everyone loved her that knew her her place in this community will be greatly missed. She touched so many people and we will always remember her and love her.
From Nan Peterson (Holm):
You will be missed Donna. Thank you for the privilege of working with you....RIP my friend
From Brynn Reusze :
Donna was a wonderful woman and dispatcher! I'm glad I got to know and work with her.
From Rhonda Talbert :
Donna you will be missed dearly. You were an outstanding young lady.
From Laura Cyr:
You will be missed. I am singing " What does the fox say" right now thinking of you. You were a great joy to work with.
From Shannon Malone:
Donna... an amazing soul. Always willing to help many and not afraid of new challenges. Thoughts and prayers to all of Donna's family and friends...
From Dustin Fackrell:
Donna was and always will be remembered as a calm, cool, voice on the other side of the radio for many many first responders! I knew Donna my whole life. She dispatched for my dad and later from time to time for me. Thank you Donna. You will be missed!

Condolence Form

Leave a Condolence or Memory:
Your Name:
Email (optional):
A real person knows the answer: 8 plus 4 =

*Note: Comments submitted after business hours will be reviewed and posted the following business day by funeral home staff.