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LaDonna Heaven Obituary

LaDonna Heaven LaDonna Heaven of Lake Wales, died unexpectantly November 11, 2006. She was just 24. She was employed by Warner Southern College as an Admission Counselor. In January, she fulfilled a life-long goal by earning her Bachelors of Arts degree in Psychology with a minor in Communication Arts from Warner. Heaven was a Fort Pierce native who graduated from Fort Pierce Central H.S. in 2001. While there she was elected by her peers as the Sophomore, Junior and Senior Class President. A well-rounded student, Heaven participated in The Christian Club, National Honors Society, HOSA Club, S.W.A.T. (00' President), Student Government Association, Dr. Vogel's 2000 Student Advisory Board, and many other clubs and organizations. She was a active member of the Upward Bound at IRCC, and after graduating from the program, became a summer counselor. She also played Volleyball for the Lady Cobras and was a goalie for the soccer team. Just some of Heaven's recognition's include HOSA District Public Speaker award, Outstanding Young Lady "March for Jesus" award, Best Defender Junior Varsity Soccer award, Principal's Spotlight award, Fort Pierce Rotary H.S. Student of the Month, FAEOPP Leadership Conference Presentation (1st Place), Student Choice "Citizenship" and "Most Business Like" awards, Martin Luther King Speech Contest (2nd Place), and Young Floridian Social Studies nominee. Haven was a member of the Bible Way Soul Saving Station and attended Horizon Community Church Youth Group regularly. She could often be found volunteering at the Save Our Children Rescue Mission to help the organization that monitored her when she was young. A natural leader, Heaven transitioned easily into leadership role on the collegate level as well. She was one of the founding members of the social club Comarada. Her stronge people skills eased her into a Resident Assistant position. She embarked on her role in SGA at Warner as the Secretary (200304). In 2004, she became a Senior Class Representative for the newly enacted Student Congress. Finally she was Campus Activities Board Chair (2005) and Vice President of SGA (2005-06). Heaven[] also played as goalie for a period on Warner's women's soccer team and was a Who's Who Among American College Students. Heaven was planning to pursue a graduate degree in the near future. Heaven also played as goalie for a period on Warner's women's soccer team and was a Who's Who Among American College Students. Heaven was planning to pursue a graduate degree in the near future. Heaven's active involvement and unforgettable personality made her very well known and loved in both the Lake Wales and Fort Pierce communities. She will be greatly missed. To steal her memorable phrase, "Stay Beautiful LaDonna." Survivors Include: Mother: Jerry Dean Isaiah Pierre; Father Donald Heaven, grandmother Bernice Isaiah, Borther Donald Isaiah, Aunt, Tonya Lobban, Joann Isaiah, cousins Henry Isaiah, Edmekda Smith, Francine Isaiah, Charlette Jones, Anthony Cobban, Katherine Hudson, David Hall, Alexander Clarie, Victoria Hudson, Junesha Claire Mariah Wren, godmother Deborah Robinson, godfather Relehado McKenzie

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Published by TC Palm from Nov. 14 to Nov. 15, 2006.

Memories and Condolences
for LaDonna Heaven

43 Entries

Christina Anthony

November 28, 2006

I feel so blessed that I was able to call LaDonna Heaven a close friend. Since our freshmen year we had a special bond. LaDonna is the most thoughtful friend I have ever had, she would call me every Christmas in Maryland and wrote to me while I studied in England. She always remembered her friends. Ladonna was such an inspiration and an encourager. She loved her family, friends and God so much. She always made me smile and laugh. To LaDonna's family: I am so sorry for your loss. You are all in my daily thoughts and prayers. LaDonna truly did change my outlook on life, and I am a better person because of the way she positively influenced me. "Stay Beautiful!"

Stephanie Clarke

November 25, 2006

LaDonna you will be missed. I wrote an entry earlier... but I guess it got deleted. Stay beautiful. And I will ALWAYS remember you.

Tonya Leon

November 20, 2006

LaDonna,
We will miss you. My thoughts and prayers are with you. We can't question Gods reasons but we all know your in a better place.Your last name says it all!!!!

Betty Haynesworth

November 20, 2006

Bernice, Jerry Dean and Family,
I am so sorry to hear about LaDonna. My prayers and thoughts are with you. My deepest sympathy to you all. Your cousin - Betty Robinson Haynesworth and Family

lori esquivel

November 18, 2006

hi chica thankyou for going to my niece wedding in texas am susys aunt. if you hadnt gone to the wedding i woudnt met you when i talk to you after the wedding and told you all my sons problems that is having in school . you told me to just lisent to him. i thankyou for that night i knew you were like angel we will miss you susys aunt.

latrenda carson

November 18, 2006

Ladonna god called a angle home to soon. The moments we shared in high school will always be remembered.I wish the family a bundle of condolences and many prayers from my family to yours. God bless

dianne demorin

November 17, 2006

Ladonna,
You will be missed greatly. I guess God was ready to call home one of
his angels. Thanks for those words of comfront that you gave me during those upward bound summers. This world is going to miss a real angel. Love and miss u

Donna Owens

November 17, 2006

How sad when a young life ends. I was one of LaDonna's teachers at Northport. She is one of those students you never forget. I'm so glad to know that I can see her again one day. Her life and testimony are already impacting the lives of others. If you aren't sure that you will see LaDonna one day in Heaven, all you have to do is say a prayer and invite Jesus to come into your life. Then, tell someone and find a church to go to so that you can grow in the Lord.

Erika Ferguson

November 17, 2006

To
The Family:
I never met LaDonna or your family.I must say I was browsing through
another city's obitiuary and was directed to this one. I will say this
with assurance " God is too wise to make a mistake and too just to do
wrong. I'm lost for words to see this child was so loved and so full of
dreams, and at her age just fufilled and accomplished so much. To the
family and friends you were truly blessed to have known her. Now after
you've done all you can, just stand!I pray right now that The peace of
God that surpasses all understanding carry you all through! It saddens
me,but this guest book has did something to me. I Thank God for change
in my life! This womans life is an example of pure Faith, Love and
Hope. Blessings on you all. Continue to seek God for when we can't God
can!!

Mariel Broffman

November 17, 2006

Ms. Heaven,
That was something you always admired about yourself.... your name. When someone with such a positive influence dies so young while there are so many bad people in the world, it makes you question God's motive. However, with all the wonderful things you did with your short time on this earth, I can't even imagine what you are going to be capable of in Heaven. I'll never forget the times that we spent acting completely crazy (like when we were driving in Orlando screaming Ella Fitzgerald's "Fever") or even when we sat for hours and analyzed everything about life. You always saw the beauty in people, and it seemed as if it was a mission of yours to make them stay that way. So LaDonna Louise:), I will always "Stay Beautiful!"

Tassja Ghent

November 17, 2006

LaDonna
I can't believe you are gone, its not seating with me well right now because I just talk to you on the phone. My heart hurts because I can remember us talking about what we're going to do once we graduated from high school and then on to college and it upsets me becuase you made it all the way and you can't even be hear to enjoy it. I feel like it's not fare because we didn't have enough time to go through adult hood together because GOD thought it was time for you to be with him early. I wanted you to meet the first baby in our family Christopher Nixon Jr.I know you saw pictures but I wanted you to see him becuase I know you always find something funny or crazy to say and you know why I say that. I know he would of loved you becuase you were loved by everyone. I can remember at the Upward Bound Program we did little pranks in our room on each other or you getting mad at J.T. becuase of something he said or did, you were like the big sister of the group. We looked up to you about so many things.Ladonna you will be greatly missed not forgot, your memories will live on. I love you and I miss you so much.

Tonya Bercy

November 16, 2006

LaDonna,
I can't even believe that you are gone. You were such a special and
positive person to be around, it doesn't seem fair. You will be forever
missed and loved by everyone who has ever come in contact with you. I
apologize for us losing touch after we graduated, but I want you to
know you were always in my heart and I love you and will miss you very
much. Save a spot for me in heaven.

sam washburn

November 16, 2006

Ladonna i didnt no you but i feel have for along time. I know your in special hands and we cant ask for anything better. are prayers are with your family. god bless.

Allison Macdonald

November 16, 2006

You have been such an inspiration to all and have left such an impact on many, many lives. Just thinking back , I can recall many you have left on mine. You are beautiful!

Krystal Martin

November 16, 2006

Well it's hard to say goodbye to a classmate,teammate(volleyball).R.I.p LaDonna we all will miss you deeply.

Faith Galllian

November 16, 2006

LaDonna- you will always be my "Donut". I will miss you more then you know. I love you.

Christina McKenzie

November 16, 2006

LaDonna,

Keep smiling. We all will miss you!

Christina

NIKESHA CURTIS

November 16, 2006

AND TILL WE MEET AGAIN ....SHE WILL ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED....

paul martel

November 16, 2006

god be with you young one

Kiawanna Dekle

November 16, 2006

Dear Ladonna,
I will miss you so much, we learned a lot from each other from growing up on 21st street near my auntie Cynt to 3rd grade at PSL elementary, to attending Central Highschool together and at Bibleway and Save our Children, we have been through a lot together, competing to see who had the best drawings and grades in school, I always new you were going to be very successful because you were always so driven in what ever you set out to accomplish, you will be greatly missed untill then see ya later friend. Love Kia Dekle

Nicole Howard

November 16, 2006

I never really knew Ladonna, but she had come to FPC to talk about the college she attended. She seemed like a really nice person. My sympathy goes to her family and friends.

Tamekia Ghent-Nixon

November 16, 2006

Hey Girl,

Just hearing you were gone makes my heart hurt. I just heard from you a couple of weeks ago and now you are gone.I wish we could have got to see each other before you left this place. You will stay in my heart forever and always be my bestfriend. You will be missed.

Passion Burgess

November 15, 2006

LaDonna I known you for a long time from growing up on 21st to sharing special memories with your brother and attendng the same high school.You were always a beautiful young lady that brought so much joy to many lifes.You will truly be miss by many!!I love you sis!!Your in a better place now with the lord the man you gave alot of love to.GOD BLESS YOU!!!May you rest in peace!!!

Bonnie Coins

November 15, 2006

LaDonna, one of the best, most caring friends I'll ever have! I will always remember our nightly phone calls, thanks for getting me through adolesence. I love you!

Rachel Peacock

November 15, 2006

LaDonna,
This has been the hardest week of my life and I don't have my best friend to help me through. I always knew that we would be friends for life, but I never knew life would end so soon.

I don't know how to do this without you. You have always been there. I am so thankful for the times we did have, but they have left me needing more. I know we are the lucky ones. Not many people are blessed with true - unconditional friendship. You loved my flaws as much as you loved my good points.

How is this possible? How can it be real that you are gone? How can I never hear your goofy chuckle or see your beautiful smile?

LaDonna I wasn't prepared to do what I've done this week. I want to be helping plan your wedding or baby shower not your funeral. I've lost something so valuable - you. I'm lost without you. I know you are in a better place and I keep telling myself that, but I still want you here with me so badly.

You taught me so much about faith. You always "see God's grace in every mistake." I'm using the Bible verses you wrote to help me cope with this. You taught me so much about life.

I will try to open up more. I will try to always trust in God and go to church more. I will try to live half of the life that you did in your short time here.

LaDonna you will always be my best friend until we see each other again in heaven. I love you. Stay beautiful!

Carole Favata

November 15, 2006

I first met LaDonna during an interview for "Rotary's Student of the Month". I was so impressed with this vibrant, young lady and knew that anything she set her mind to do would become a reality. She had such a zest for life, love for others and a strong faith in God. She was bright, happy and uplifting to be around. She loved, respected and spoke highly of her Grandmother Bernice. LaDonna once told me that she owed her success to her Grandmother because of her support, unconditional love and instilling the value of believing in yourself. I was so proud of LaDonna when she called to tell me that she was accepted at Warner Southern College in Lake Wales. She accomplished her dream of earning a college degree and while doing so touched the lives of all who knew her. I will never forget her beautiful smile, Christian attitude and love for life. LaDonna was a special young lady whom I feel privileged to have known and called friend. She will be truly missed by all who knew her here on earth but can have peace knowing that she is continuing her hopes and dreams with Jesus in HEAVEN.

My prayers are with her family during this difficult time.

Carole Favata

Jamie Giallanzo

November 15, 2006

You will be forever missed. Everything you were about was always something positive. I will never forget you. I know your smiling down because as you would say when you smile the world around you is smiling.

Dak Knoll

November 15, 2006

LaDonna,
To those that do great things on Earth, great things will be given to in Heaven. you will be missed always.

Melanie Harvey

November 14, 2006

Hi baby girl...Words don't express how I'm feeling right now. As you often said, "my heart moans and groans and somehow He hears me." I'm feeling that at this moment and I know you can hear what I have to say because you are a part of me and I a part of you. My life will never be the same but will forever be changed because I knew you. I'll try to bring what I know you'd bring to the people in my life. I'll never let Lorelei be too sassy or Logan be too rough. I won’t pick petty fights with Brian, I'll stop biting my nails and I promise to always say excuse me after I burp. I'll cherish my family and my friends and I'll be the woman, daughter, sister, friend, wife and someday mother you expected me to be. I will do my best to always honor the Lord and I pray for just a fraction of the faith you possessed. Thank you for allowing me to share in the gift of your life. I love you, stay beautiful!

Sylvia Chlopek

November 14, 2006

LaDonna had a great spirit, she always lightened up a room and the soccer field. Always had an encouraging and/or funny thing to say. She will be missed.

sherline jean

November 14, 2006

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

sherline jean

November 14, 2006

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2006

Jonathan Terry

November 14, 2006

Dear Flipmode,
I still can't believe you are gone.I can remember all the years at upward bound in the summer where we just clowned and had long talks.The three years you debowed me to bag your groceries at winn-dixie when I worked there as a bag boy lol.You were one of my best friends and still is the today.It's a honor to have been called your friend in so many ways.It was you that help me to start my beautiful family and I thank you for that. I love you and stay beautiful. FLIPMODE Gimme some MORE.

Evonne Hammel

November 14, 2006

LaDonna,
I don't even know where to start, from the time we met 5 years ago I have cherished and loved every moment (the good and the bad). You are an amazing woman and friend, and I will miss you greatly. I'll miss your smile, your laugh, your hugs, your words of encouragement, words of love, and your heart. Until another day when our paths will cross, STAY Beautiful, I love you!!!

Stacey Cooke

November 14, 2006

RIP girl. I will miss you. You were a great friend. A great classmate and a awesome teammate. I luv u girl.

Donna Renaud

November 14, 2006

You sent me your number and I never called. I guess I figured that I would have had time to call you and here you tell me to "stay beautiful" at the end of the conversation. I'll get to talk to you one day LaDonna. You'll never be forgotten.

Danielle Brill

November 14, 2006

I will never forget LaDonna she was the most beautiful person I have ever known. She was always there for her friends. She loved to hear about your problems and give you good advice. She would make me smile. I will never forget the good times we had together. The past 3 years I have known her have been a blessing in my life. I thank God for giving me the opportunity to meet her and live by her and spend time with her. I know she is in a better place and I cant wait to see her again. Heaven you will truly be missed and like you always said time and time again Stay Beautiful. I miss you girl and you will never be forgotten. I love you.

Rebecca Reaves

November 14, 2006

LaDonna will be missed by all who knew her and had the opportunity to just be around her. She was a sweet and kind person and very helpful to those who needed help. I will miss her and I send my prayers and blessings out to her family

Taghreed Zaky

November 14, 2006

LaDonna,

I know that you are in a much better place.You brought much joy to everyone that had the pleasure of knowing you.I only got to know you at a camp that we attended for our senior year. It was a great pleasure. God Bless you. You will be missed greatly but never forgotten.

wanda terry

November 14, 2006

I thank God for allowing me to be a part of LaDonna's life but more importantly, I thank him for sharing her with me. I will cherish her contagious laughter and our late night talks of encouragement and "sister talk". No matter how near or far and the time span in between telphone conversations/emails, she never let distance nor time become a barrier in our friendship. "Stay Beautiful, I love you." My prayers go out to family and friends.

Ashley Leeper

November 14, 2006

LaDonna,
You will be greatly missed. You were a shining light to everyone you met including myself. The world has really been cheated by losing such an amazing and wonderful person. You have touched my heart along with many others.

CURT HAWKER

November 14, 2006

WE LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU. THANKS FOR
THE MEMORIES.

Monica McCormack

November 14, 2006

LaDonna will be sorely missed. Her humor always made me laugh in school. My condolences to the family.

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