Donna Jean "Scrivner" Stephens

Donna Jean "Scrivner" Stephens obituary, Durant, OK

Donna Jean "Scrivner" Stephens

Donna Stephens Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Gordon Funeral Home - Durant on Oct. 1, 2025.

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Donna Jean (Scrivner) Stephens of Dallas, Texas passed away on Friday, May 16, 2025, at the age of 63. She was born on Tuesday, September 5, 1961 in San Mateo, California to Leah (Coleman) and Donald Gene Scrivner.
She was a longtime resident of Dallas, Texas, previously of Hugo, Oklahoma. She loved going out to eat with friends and regularly had dinner with her good friend Leo. She enjoyed painting, was an avid animal lover, and was a huge fan of the Dallas Stars.
She was preceded in death by her parents Leah (Coleman) and Donald Gene Scrivner; and her niece Chelsea Coleman Scrivner-Canada.
Survivors include her sister Elizabeth Burrell of Calera, Oklahoma.
A memorial service will be announced at a later date.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Gordon Funeral Home, 221 N. 3rd, Durant, 580-916-9090
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