Donna Kay Badon

Donna was born in Oklahoma City in 1941 to her mother and father, Maudelan and Maxwell Leon Andrew. She attended Capitol Hill High School. She was adored by her younger sister, Cheryl. They spent many happy hours together singing while they washed dishes throughout their childhood and into adulthood on special family occasions.

Donna married her husband, Dr. Calvin Lee Badon, in 1975 whom she met in New Orleans. Although, she had no children of her own she was a devoted aunt to her two nieces, Andrea and Erin, and later to nephew Ted.

Donna was a lover of words, language, music, theater, nature and all things of beauty. She had many interests and a wide circle of friends throughout the years. She sang in choirs, played tennis, created ceramics, traveled, and was a docent at the Oklahoma City Zoo. She loved dogs and even owned a championship winning bull terrier.

Donna “produced” Christmas for her family. She created beautiful holiday occasions with delicious meals, beautiful décor and exciting gifts for all. She was known to have more than just a few holiday decorations around her house.

Donna is preceded in death by her beloved mother and father, Maxwell and Maudelan Andrew; her sister, Cheryl Cordes; her husband, Calvin Badon; and the dogs, Doolittle, Sidney, and Sophie. She is survived by nieces, Andrea Avance and Erin Thomas; and nephew Ted Cordes; great nieces Caroline Avance, Clarissa Avance, Taylor Francis, Reese Francis; and great nephews Tal Avance, Barrett Avance, and Kohl Francis; and great-great niece Myiah Brown.

Thank you for all you’ve done for us, Aunt Donna! We love you!

“Hang your head because she is no longer there to shine, to dazzle….how she lived, how she shined, but how soon the lights were gone.” - Evita, 1976

A celebration of life for Donna will be held Monday, December 23, 2024 at 10:00 AM at Chapel Hill Funeral Home, 8701 Northwest Expressway, Oklahoma City, OK 73162, followed by a brunch reception at 11:00 AM.