Wednesday, October 28, 2026 11:06 am

Donna Laughter, age 43, of Ellenboro, passed away Saturday, October 24, 2026.

Donna was born October 25, 1982 in Rutherford County to Dianne Laughter of Ellenboro and to the late Larry Laughter. She was a graduate of R-S Central High School and worked as a customer service representative/sales for Trelleborg Industries for 10 years.

In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her grandmother, Colleen Ellenburg.

Those left to cherish her memory include her mother, Dianne Laughter of Ellenboro; sister, Penny Laughter Marshall (Kelly) of Forest City; brother, Larry Laughter (Araminta) of Forest City; grandchildren, Christian Beheler, Samuel Beheler, Lydia Beheler, Alexandria Laughter, Victoria Laughter, Nicholas Laughter; two nieces and a host of dear friends.

A memorial service will be conducted at 5pm Thursday, October 29 at Harrelson Funeral Chapel. The family will receive friends one hour prior to service time. Her urn will be buried with her father at Rutherford County Memorial Cemetery November 6.

Memorial donations requested to Heart of Foothills Animal Rescue, 380 US-221, Rutherfordton, NC 28139.

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Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family.