LaDonna Gayle Roady

September 17, 1946 - January 12, 2015

LaDonna Gayle Roady of Elmore City, Oklahoma was born on September 17, 1946 to Carnez and Ruby Rankin in Wynnewood, Oklahoma . She passed from this life on January 12, 2015 in Norman, Oklahoma at the age of 68 years. LaDonna married her high school sweetheart Bill Roady on August 14, 1964. Together they enjoyed fifty wonderful years hand in hand. LaDonna retired from the First State Bank of Elmore City after twenty-six years. She loved cooking, reading, traveling, and spending time with her family and friends. One of her greatest joys was being with her grandkids and great-grandkids. She was tiny in stature but had the fighting spirit of a giant. Always finding humor and laughter in all she did. She is survived by her husband: Bill Roady of the home; son: Darren Roady and wife Shelly of Elmore City, Oklahoma; daughter: Billea Jarrels and husband Patrick of Lindsay, Oklahoma; mother: Ruby Rankin of Pauls Valley, Oklahoma; sister: Carolyn Foster and husband Donnie of Bowlegs, Oklahoma; sister: Judy Bullard and husband Hal Eldredge of Duncan, Oklahoma; ten grandkids; nine great-grandkids; her dachshund Izzy; many nephews, nieces, friends and family. She will be greatly missed by all that loved her and blessed to have her in their life. LaDonna was preceded in death by her father: Carnez Rankin; two brothers: Jimmy Rankin and Rex Rankin; and son, Monty Roady. Graveside Services are scheduled for Friday, January 16, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. in the Katie Cemetery with Jack Pack officiating. You may send a condolence to the family at www.woosterfuneralhomes.com.