BonJou Dawn Hefner

Newton - BonJou Dawn Burris Hefner went home to be with the Lord on Friday, February 13th, 2026. She spent many years on the road with her husband, who was a long-haul truck driver. She also worked at Interstate Foam for several years before retiring. She was an avid fan of the Atlanta Braves. She loved spending time with her family and will be greatly missed.

Born on February 5th, 1940, in Catawba County, NC, BonJou was the daughter of the late Harvey Lee and Ada Price Burris.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, JD Hefner and a grandson, Eric Jackson.

Those left to cherish her memory include her sisters Sondra Willets (Jim), Theresa Bumgarner (Tinker), and Patricia McClellan and sister-in-law, Denise Coulter (Rodney). Sons, David Hefner (Pat), Terry Hefner (Natalie), and Ray Barger (Deb). Grandchildren Wendy Dellinger (Joe), Julie Jackson, Caitlin Davis (Trevor), and Gage Hefner. Great-grandchildren Samuel, Juniper, Magnolia, Taylor, Heather, Meagan, Tyler, Austin and Annie. BonJou also cherished her furry companion, Gizzy.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at Catawba Funeral Home on Friday, February 20, 2026, at 2 pm. She will be laid to rest following the service at Catawba Memorial Park.

The family will receive friends prior to the service from 1pm to 2pm.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St Jude Children’s Research Hospital in BonJou’s name.

Condolences may be left at www.catawbamemorialpark.com.

The Hefner Family is under the care of Catawba Memorial Park, Funerals & Cremations.