Hefner,
Irma Ruth (Boyd) A service to celebrate the
life of Irma Hefner, 85, is scheduled for Friday, September 30th at 3:00 p.m.
at Mayfair Church of Christ. She stepped into the arms of her Lord on Tuesday,
September 27, 2016. She was born on February 18, 1931, to Eula Lee
“Pebbie” and Jimmie Boyd in Tipton, OK. Irma graduated from Tipton High
School in 1949. She attended Abilene Christian College and majored in
Home Economics. On June 22, 1952, she married the love of her life,
Kenneth L. Hefner. Together, they raised five happy and healthy
children. She was a faithful Christian, a dedicated member of Mayfair
Church of Christ, and a small group leader in Bible Study Fellowship.
Irma loved her family and put the needs of her children before her own. She was
involved in many of her children’s activities. Ken and Irma were instrumental
in starting girls' softball leagues in Oklahoma City. She was passionate
about golf, never giving up, and even earned a hole in one. Irma enjoyed
arranging flowers, played bridge with her friends for many years, and was known
for her hospitality. She loved making Christmas cookies with her
children, grandchildren, and neighborhood children. After raising their family,
Ken and Irma cherished their many traveling adventures together. Irma passed
her love of contemporary furnishings and the works of Frank Lloyd Wright on to
her family. She had a wonderful sense of humor and an infectious laugh which
will be greatly missed.
Irma/Mom/Granny is
survived by her five children and families: Kathy and Doug Hall,
Stillwater, OK – Anne and Wes Hall, Stacy and Jason Walker; Cindy Merrick and
Ally Richardson, Norman, OK – Katie and Will Merrick, Caitlin and Scott
Merrick; Paige and Jay Hefner, Dallas, TX – Hope, Jace, Graham; Kelly and Tony
Shinn, Edmond, OK – Libby and Gerardo Myrin, Katie and Taylor Shinn; Valerie
and Ralph Mestre, Garland, TX – Chase Colvin, Chad Colvin. She loved her
10 great grandchildren: Jacob Hall; Grant, Kyle and Reid Walker; Tripp and Vail
Merrick; Emerson and Riley Merrick; Amaris Myrin; and Hazel Shinn.
Irma is also survived by her sister, LaRue Boyd, of Tulsa, OK. She was preceded
in death by her parents; her adoring husband, Ken; two infant sons, Randy and
Park; and her sister, Joy Boyd.
Irma's family
wants to thank her health professionals, especially Dr. Dianne Gasbarra, Stacey
Rose APRN CNS, and DeDe Barnes RN with Carter Hospice. They also
appreciate Robin Fearnow and the staff and residents of The Fountains at
Canterbury for their caring attitudes. Memorial contributions may be made
to Mayfair Church of Christ, 2340 NW 50,
Oklahoma City, OK 73112, or a charity of your choice.
