LaDonna Kay Heavner

 Funeral Services for Mrs. LaDonna Kay Heavner, age 80, a lifelong resident of Norman will begin at 2:00pm Tuesday, January 14, 2025 in The Chapel of Tribute Memorial Care, 4300 West Indian Hills Road, Norman, OK. The family will greet friends from 5:00pm to 8:00pm on Monday, January 13, 2025 at Tribute Memorial Care.

 LaDonna Kay Heavner was born on Monday, February 28, 1944 in Pauls Valley, Oklahoma the daughter of Charles Marvin Pierce and Thelma Lois (Coker) Pierce. LaDonna passed away Thursday, January 9, 2025 in Norman, OK with her family by her side.

 LaDonna was raised in Norman, attending Norman Public Schools, graduating from Norman High School in May of 1962. After high school, she attended Cosmetology School earning her beautician licenses. LaDonna loved her career as a hairdresser and invested more than 60 years in her clients in Norman. She practiced until Monday, February 5, 2024 and laid her comb and scissors down for the last time. She operated in the Ye Olde Hair Shop, Finesse Salon, and Vin’s Salon for many of her 60 years. 

 LaDonna was an exceptional Mom, providing the impossible for Chris and Jennifer. A family of simple means, LaDonna always found time to support Chris and Jennifer in their endeavors and always found the resources to fulfill their dreams often choosing to do without herself.

 When LaDonna wasn’t in the beauty shop, she was passionately supporting her grandchildren in all their activities. Affectionally known as “Nona” she was always full of life, love and loud when cheering and encouraging her grandchildren whether it be on the stage of the Sooner Theatre, track or football field. Many times, her enthusiasm, energy, and one of a kind scream were so contagious many around her were also infected with her zest of passion for her grandchildren. Nona made time for the moments that created the memories, and her children and grandchildren are forever grateful for her endless selflessness.

 She is survived by her daughter, Jennifer Baker and her husband, Jay of Norman; one son, Chris Heavner and his wife, Kimberly of Frisco, TX; 10 grandchildren, Addison Baker, Aubrey Jane Baker, Trevor Heavner, Haley (Heavner) Breeden and her husband, Cole, Ashley Heavner, Avery Heavner, Tyler Heavner, Brad West and his wife, Ashley, Ryan West and his wife, Lluvia and Lauren Robinson; one step-brother, Steve Melott; one uncle, James Coker and his wife, Mary Ann; one aunt, Alene Coker and her children, Kenna Coker, Mark Coker and Mike Coker and his wife, Dorothy; one sister-in-law, Judy Drury and her husband, Henry; one brother-in-law, Craig Heavner and his wife, Denise; cousin, Stan Coker and his wife, Theresa; nephew, David Pierce and his wife, Mary Ann, one niece Rebecca (Pierce) Onan and her husband Brody and a host of additional family and many friends.

 LaDonna was preceded in death by her parents, Marvin and Thelma Pierce; her husbands, Frank Heavner and Leo Clark; stepmom, Kathryn Salyer; one brother, Phil Pierce; one step-son, Frank Heavner, one step-daughter, Wendy (Heavner) West and her husband, Brad West; and one sister-in-law, Judy Pierce.

Donations can be made in LaDonna Heavner’s Memory to The Sooner Theatre Scholarship Fund at https://soonertheatre.kindful.com/?campaign=989394 and The Coach Jerry R. Brady Scholarship Fund through The Communities Foundation of Oklahoma at https://cfok.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/create/fund?funit_id=6074

 Burial will conclude in Resthaven Memory Gardens in Oklahoma City.

 Arrangements for LaDonna and her family were placed in the care of Tribute Memorial Care of Norman, OK.