Lawanna Sue Jones

LaWanna Sue Jones, in her 58th year, peacefully transitioned to Eternal Rest on Monday morning, June 19, 2023, with her loving family near her side in Okmulgee, Oklahoma. She was born September 13, 1964, in Claremore, Oklahoma to Marianne Scott.

LaWanna graduated from Morris High School Class of 1982 and worked many years at Okmulgee Memorial Hospital. She was a member of the Okmulgee Indian Community Center and attended Belvin Baptist Church. LaWanna enjoyed going to the casino, participating in OIC events, and making weekly trips to the Elderly Nutrition with her mother. She appreciated the simple things in life and held many titles throughout her life, but her favorite was being called "grandma."

LaWanna was a loving, kind, and friendly person who touched the lives of many. Her warm presence and genuine care for others will be remembered by all who had the pleasure of knowing her.

LaWanna Sue Jones will be dearly and truly missed by all who knew her. Her legacy of love, kindness, and friendship will live on in the hearts of her family and friends. May she rest in peace and be forever remembered for the beautiful life she lived.

LaWanna is preceded in death by her father Terry Jones, Sr. and biological father Roy Elam. She is survived by her loving mother Marianne Scott, siblings Joanna Petree, Terry Jones, Jr., Bobby Elam, Kari Mocarn, and Shelly Merry. LaWanna leaves behind daughters Siadienia Joshua, Marian Beaver, and Danielle Beaver, and grandchildren Keyonce, Asia, and India Seals, Kayson and Kambrey Marshall, Cayden and McKenzie Stills, and Kialyn Harjo. She is also survived by her longtime companion Lloyd Beaver, all of Okmulgee, Oklahoma. LaWanna's memory will be cherished by numerous nieces, nephews, friends, and other relatives.

A wake service will be held on Sunday, June 25, 2023 starting at 4:00 PM at Belvin Baptist Church, 320 North Mission, Okmulgee, Oklahoma. Funeral services will be held on Monday, June 26, 2023 at 1:00 PM at Belvin Baptist Church with Reverend Jordan Knuho officiating. Burial will follow the service at Tallahassee Indian Cemetery, 11305 Celia Berryhill Road, Okmulgee, Oklahoma 74447.

Serving as pallbearers for LaWanna's service will be Jeremy Monahwee, Yommie Monahwee, Jr., Ayven Monahwee, Dre' Lewis, Jalen Monahwee, Marco Smith, Jr., Aaron Jones, and Shane Jones. Honorary pallbearers will be Keyonce Seals, Cayden Stills, and Kayson Marshall.

Arrangements and services are under the direction of Integrity Funeral Service, 410 East Trudgeon Street, Henryetta, Oklahoma 74437, 918-652-6600, www.integrityfuneralservice.com.