July 2, 1963 - December 8, 2021
Celebration of life service for Yvonne Henneke will be 2:00 PM Tuesday December 14, 2021 at Anderson-Burris Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation will be Sunday afternoon 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Anderson-Burris Funeral Home.
Yvonne Gayle Henneke age 58 of Lahoma, OK was born in Enid, OK on July 2nd, 1963, and passed away on December 8, 2021, at Mercy Hospital in Oklahoma City unexpectedly after complications of a stroke.
Yvonne was born on July 2, 1963, to Mason and Rosalee Henneke (Allen) in Enid, Ok. She graduated from Lahoma High School in 1981. She held various jobs during her lifetime and enjoyed raising her children while living life to the fullest.
She was preceded in death by her father Mason Henneke and Uncle Bobby Henneke.
She is survived by her beloved companion William Smith of Lahoma. Four children: Ashley Benz and husband Karl of Enid, Cara Sharp and husband Jay of Enid, Jered Staton and Mary Mrdutt of Rochester, MN, Jonathon Unruh and wife Maria of Yukon; Mother: Rosalee Henneke of Georgia. Siblings: Scott Henneke and wife Kelli, Mary Jane Henneke and husband Dan, Joanna Huhmann and husband John. Aunts: Jane Slape, Karen Henneke, Sharon Earhart, Dorothy Tynal, and Janet Rowe in addition to numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Yvonne was Grandmama to her 8 grandchildren who she absolutely adored: Rylan Unruh, Maecee Emmerson, Abigayle Emmerson, Kennedy Benz, Kallan Benz, Payten Unruh, Carrington Sharp, and Kenneth Benz.
In addition to her family, Yvonne will be remembered by many friends and her closest partner in crime, her dog, Liza Jane.
Yvonne loved being outside in nature. Camping, fishing, and forever keeping the campfire going. She took many camping trips throughout Oklahoma and Arkansas. She enjoyed nurturing her plants and had a wonderfully green thumb. Yvonne also loved to bake and had a side business where she regularly sold her yummy treats. She had a vibrant personality and lived life to the fullest. She will be deeply missed.
Her family wants to say a special thank you to all of our extended family and friends who have prayed and sent their love.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of Yvonne to the Enid SPCA.
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