Ladona Kaye Puffinbarger
June 2, 1958       April 3, 2010
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Name = Vonda Smith
E-mail = vsmith@hptc.net
Phone Number = 580.698.2662
Memorial Name = Ladona Puffinbarger
Comments = Ed, Kyle and Kelli, you are in my thoughts and prayers.  Miss O'Grady or Ol lady O'Grady
as we would tease her when she coached us at Fargo.  You know she is giving God, St. Peter and the
rest of them heck up there....

Name = A, K. Shirley Armstrong
E-mail = akasjarm@sbcglobal.net
Phone Number = 972-540-7822
Memorial Name = Ladona Puffinbarger
Comments = Lavone, Sorry to read of Ladona's passing. Our sympathy and condolences to your and
your family.

Name = Vonda Benton
E-mail = vonda.benton@triangleins
Phone Number = 5806033363
Memorial Name = Ladona Puffinbarger
Comments = Sue, Cindy, & family
I am very sorry to hear about the loss of Ladona. Please know that you & your family are in my
prayers. Vonda

Name = Grada Randall-Trimble
E-mail = gradat@hotmail.com
Phone Number = 937-725-9007
Memorial Name = Ladona Puffinbarger
Comments = Ladona & I had recently caught up on life on Facebook and I came to know that she was
quick witted and a bit of a sharp tongue with always something to say. She will be greatly missed. My
thoughts and prayers to all her family and friends. Ladona---Rest in Peace!

Name = Keith & Sherri Coppock
E-mail = coppock@cableone.net
Phone Number = 580-765-6424
Memorial Name = Ladona Puffinbarger
Comments = Our heart goes out to Edward and his family. Whereas words can not replace the sorrow
or loss, hold tight to the memories, such that they will last a life time.

Name = Donald and Julia Lee
E-mail = bigd_1989@hotmail.com
Phone Number = 580-327-8384
Memorial Name = Ladona Puffinbarger
Comments = Our thoughts and prayers are with the family at this difficult time.

Name = shelly watkins
E-mail = shellymiller79@gmail.com
Phone Number = 5802277256
Memorial Name = Ladona Puffinbarger
Comments = we were shocked and saddened to hear about Ladona. My sons jesse&james watkins went
to school with the kids. we will have you in our hearts at this time of your loss. our prayers to you.
watkins family

Name = Cathy Swafford
E-mail = lilyswafford@yahoo.com
Phone Number = 5805962746
Memorial Name = Ladona Puffinbarger
Comments = We will miss you, Ladona.  Our prayers go out to the family.

Name = Dena Hooley
E-mail = bdhooley@sbcglobal.net
Phone Number = 817-447-0065
Memorial Name = Ladona Puffinbarger
Comments = My thoughts are with all of Ladona's family and friends at this time.  God Bless

Name = Rita Inman
E-mail = ritarump2004@yahoo.com
Phone Number = 5808240457
Memorial Name = Ladona Puffinbarger
Comments = Ed just want you to know how sorry I was to hear about your wife. I know what it it like to
lose someone you love so dearly as I lost my daughter on April 4, 1987.  It is so hard and we dont
understand it but in time it does get a little easier. My prayers are with you and your kids. God bless
you.

Name = Delbo
E-mail = delbol@hotmail.com
Phone Number = 4059290436
Memorial Name = Ladona Puffinbarger
Comments = Dear Edward and family. I'm so sorry to hear about Ladona's death.  My heart and
thoughts are with you during this time.  You have a strong family and many friends to comfort you.  
My prayers are with you for strength and courage.  Delbo

Name = Lorie Werner Mininger
E-mail = ljmininger@msn.com
Phone Number = (480)419-5772
Memorial Name = Ladona Puffinbarger
Comments = I was so sorry to here about Ladona. I knew Ladona about a 100 years ago, we went to
school and played on a summer softball league togather. I am so happy to here of her life with her
husband and children. Please know my thoughts are with you all.
Cherokee-Graveside service for Ladona Kaye Puffinbarger, 51, will be Tuesday,
April 6, 2010 at 10:00 A.M. at Cherokee Municipal Cemetery with Rev. Tom Cooksey
officiating.  Arrangements are by Lanman Funeral Home, Inc. of Cherokee.  Viewing
will be on Monday from 10:00 A.M. until 7:00 P.M.  at the funeral home in Cherokee.  
Memories may be shared with the family at www.lanmanmemorials.com.

Ladona was born in Enid on June 2, 1958, the daughter of Tom and Lavone Pearce
O’Grady and departed this life at her home in Cherokee on April 3, 2010.  She was
raised in Enid and graduated from Chisholm High School.  Her college career
began at Carl Albert in Poteau where she played basketball and continued at
Northwestern Oklahoma State University in Alva where she also played basketball.  
It was from Northwestern that she earned her Bachelor’s  degree.  On July 30, 1983
Ladona and Edward Lee Puffinbarger were married in Enid and made their home in
Cherokee where Ladona was engaged in farming.  She also worked for Cherokee
Sale Barn.  She had recently retired and had plans for many activities.

She is survived by her husband, Edward Lee Puffinbarger of Cherokee; her two
children, Kyle Puffinbarger and Kelli Puffinbarger also of Cherokee; her mother,
Lavone O’Grady of Cherokee, her mother-in-law, Phyllis Puffinbarger of Cherokee;
two sisters, Sue Ray and husband, Jack of Norman and Cindy Dancer of Oklahoma
City and many others who loved her.

She is preceded in death by her father, Tom O’Grady in 1987; an infant brother,
Joseph Wayne in 1956 and her father-in-law, Jerry Puffinbarger in 2009.

Memorials may be made to Byron Fire Department through the funeral home.
Lanman Funeral Home, Inc.
1305 S. Grand
Cherokee, OK 73728
580-596-2002