Urane (Raney) Frances Valentine Colvill, of Binghamton, NY, passed away peacefully on December 14, 2025, at the age of 88.

Raney was born on January 18, 1937, to Louis Everett Valentine and Hazel Noone Valentine She was the fourth of seven children, all of whom predeceased her.

She is survived by her beloved husband, Lee Colvill; her children, Raney Lee Colvill (Stephen Goss), Dawn DeVita, and Alfred Colvill (Valeric); and her cherished grandchildren, Helen Morton (John), Jonathan DeVita (Leah), and Claudia Colvill

Raney attended Florida State University, where she earned a bachelor's degree in education and a master's degree in history in 1958. She met her husband, Lee, at Florida State University in 1957, beginning a lifelong partnership.

A devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, Raney balanced family life with many part-time jobs while raising her young children. She later served as part-time director of the Bonner Community Center and went on to work as a Foster Care Case Worker for Broome County Social Services from 1987 until her retirement in 1998

Raney was deeply engaged in her community and was an active member of the League of Women Voters, Toastmasters, and the Unitarian Universalist Church of Binghamton

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Raney's memory to Mercy House, whose compassionate care provided her with comfort and dignity in her final days in Endicott, NY

Visiting will be Sunday December 21, 2025 from 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm at the DeMunn Funeral Home and Cremation Service 36 Conklin Avenue Binghamton, New York 13903. To forward condolences, please visit www.demunn.com