Donna Rae Royal Bouchelle, 56,of Jefferson, NC died Tuesday, December 27, 2016 at her home. A Celebration of Life Service will be at 2:00 PM Saturday, January 7,2017 at Center United Methodist Church in Welcome, NC by the Rev. Edward L. Evans, Jr. Donna was born March 3, 1960 in Alleghany County to the late Von Rae Royal and Norma Boothe McClung. She was a homemaker. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Connie Sue Royal. Surviving are daughter Wendy Talley (Joseph) of Reedy Creek; grandchildren Taylor, Kathryn, Connor, Millie Margaret, and Abigail; brother Ricky Royal (Margaret) of Glade Valley; sister Vicky Owens of Texas; half-brother David Royal of Ennice; step-brother Billy; and step-sisters Gracette and Sue.