Leveta Davis

Leveta Davis obituary

Leveta Davis

Leveta Davis Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home - Heavener on Nov. 14, 2025.

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Leveta Faye "Rufuss" Davis of Hodgen, Oklahoma was born August 6, 1953 in Casa Grand, Arizona to Willie M. and Laura Faye (Harris) Lawson and passed away on November 13, 2025 in Hodgen, Oklahoma at the age of 72.

She is survived by:

Her husband:

Lillard Eugene "Hoot" Davis of the home

Two daughters:

Novella Guinn and husband Jerry of Big Cedar, Oklahoma

Misty Rainwater and husband Zeke of Big Cedar, Oklahoma

Four sons:

Dennis Carlson and wife Hannah of Albion, Oklahoma

Willie Carlson of Big Cedar, Oklahoma

Bobby Carlson of Big Cedar, Oklahoma

Earl Davis and wife Redonna of Big Cedar, Oklahoma

A brother-in-law:

James Settlemire of Van Buren, Arkansas

Her grandchildren:

Ryan Guinn, Shane Guinn, Gunner Guinn, Jackson Daniels, Conner Davis, Scottina Carlson, Harley Carlson, Adrianna Carlson, Dennis Carlson, Daniel Carlson, River Carlson, Brittany Orand, Joleigh Carlson, Caseton Parks, and Tyellissa Carlson

Her great-grandchildren:

Jace Cooke, Waylon Guinn, Thomas Carlson, Mason Matthews, Koda Matthews, Soraya Matthews, Riot Matthews, Breklynn, Liam Carlson

Numerous other relatives and a host of friends

She is preceded in death by her parents, Willie and Laura Lawson; two sisters Linda and Shirley; one grandson, Tommy Lee Carlson; one great-grandbaby, angel baby Guinn; two sons-in-law, Byg Guinn and James Rainwater; one daughter-in-law, Nancy Carlson; numerous aunts, uncles, brothers-in-law, and sisters-in-law.

Leveta was a life-long resident of the area and a homemaker. She loved spending time with her family and friends. Leveta will be deeply missed.

Funeral service will be 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at the Big Cedar Freewill Baptist Church in Big Cedar, Oklahoma with Reverend Steve Ramsey and Mr. David Davis officiating. Burial will follow in Big Cedar Cemetery under the care of Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home of Heavener, Oklahoma.

Leveta will lie in state on Tuesday, November 18, 2025 from 9:00 to 4:00 p.m., at the funeral home.

Pallbearers will be: Casey Davis, Chris Davis, Shannon Davis, Bryan Davis, Cody Putman, and Zeke Cochran.

Honorary Pallbearers will be: David Davis, Vernon Davis, Gary Rose, Eugene Norvell, and Bobby Cruse

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Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home - Heavener

710 US Hwy 270 PO Box 295, Heavener, OK 74937

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