Phyllis Carol Heavener of the Conser Community was born July 20, 1933 in Seattle, Washington to Carl and Elizabeth "Betty" (Evans) Schwendeman and passed away September 14, 2024 in Heavener, Oklahoma at the age of 91.
She is survived by:
One daughter:
Susan Elizabeth Heavener of Hontubby, Oklahoma
One son:
Joseph Heavener and wife Angela of Heavener, Oklahoma
Seven grandchildren:
Arlo Bruesch, Rachel Morton and husband Jack, Jesse Bruesch, Jolie Kannady and husband Clayton, Walker LeMay and
significant other Erika McGee, Erika LeMay and significant other Trevor Smith, Joseph R. Heavener, Jr. and wife Mackenzie
Honorary grandchild:
Mary Oliver and husband Dustin
11 great-grandchildren:
Rhiannon, Lily, Arlis, Skyler, Eden, Elise, Jekobi, Rylee, Dax, Blakely, and Holliday
One great-great-grandchild:
Cypress
Numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and a host of many friends
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Herman Ray Heavener; and one brother, Carl Schwendeman.
Phyllis was a longtime resident of the Conser Community and a member of the Perry Chapel Baptist Church. She was the Bookkeeper for Lake Wister State Park until she retired. Phyllis also worked as the Heavener City Clerk for many years. She was an avid reader, history buff, and enjoyed watching Jeopardy. Phyllis loved spending time with her family and friends and enjoyed life to the fullest. She was a loving wife, mother, grandma, great-grandma, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend. Phyllis will be dearly missed by many who loved and knew her.
Graveside service will be 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at the Reichert Cemetery in Heavener, Oklahoma with Mr. Leroy Heavener officiating. Burial will follow in Reichert Cemetery under the direction of Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home of Heavener, Oklahoma.
Pallbearers will be: Her Grandsons
In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be made to the local Humane Society in honor of Phyllis.
Viewing will be from 9:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m., Tuesday at the funeral home.
Graveside Service
Reichert Cemetery
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
10:00 AM
County Road D4985
Heavener, OK 74937