Lelia Charlotte Priestley, 64, passed away on January 17, 2026 in Alamogordo, New Mexico. She was born on December 11, 1961 in Las Cruces, New Mexico to Joseph and Charlotte (Kincheloe) Priestley.
Lelia Priestley was a lover of family, faith, friends, life and everything that come with it. She was an amazing mother, sister, friend and an all around amazing soul that was taken too soon.
Survivors include her son, Harley Priestley-Rogers of Alamogordo, NM; brothers, Thomas Priestley and Joe (Patty) Priestley, Jr.; sister, Sarah Johannah Priestley Hicks; and 3 nieces.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Charlotte Ann Kincheloe Priestley, and father, Joseph Shore Priestley.
The Priestley family has entrusted their loved one to the care of PCS Direct Cremation Service for direct cremation.