Woodward, Oklahoma - Ivonna Deweese, 86 year old Woodward resident passed away Thursday January 1, 2026 in Woodward, Oklahoma. Memorial services will be held Tuesday January 27, 2026 at 2:00 pm at the Lincoln Avenue Baptist Church with Reverend Jason Dirks officiating.

Ivonna Marie (Flock) Deweese was born on June 24, 1939 in Fargo, Oklahoma to Delmer Dean and Thelma Jewel (Atkinson) Flock. She attended and graduated from Fort Supply Schools. She was united in marriage to Albert Dean Deweese on November 17, 1956 in Fort Supply, Oklahoma where they made their first home. They later moved to Delta, Colorado before coming back to Fort Supply. There Ivonna and Albert owned and operated the Deweese Variety Store. Ivonna also worked in a Fruit of the Loom Factory, she worked as a secretary for 4-D Dozer, and she helped to tend to the family's farm. Though the job she did the longest and loved the most was being a homemaker. Ivonna became a member of Fort Supply Baptist Church in 1963 and then in 2017 became a member at Lincoln Avenue Baptist Church. She became very involved with different groups at the church and helping when needed. Her church family became very important to her life and all the special ladies that made her feel at home.

Ivonna enjoyed many creative hobbies. She loved to sew and cross stitch. She also liked to watch animals.

Ivonna was preceded in death by her husband, Albert Dean Deweese; her parents, Delbert and Thelma Flock; her in-laws, Dave and Mary Deweese; one brother, Clifford Flock; one son-in-law Jesse Buster Smith; one great grandchild Reid Cecil Walker and many cousins.

She is survived by three sons, Daniel Dean Deweese and wife Gerrie, Donald Deweese and wife Pam, Steven Deweese and wife Shannon; one daughter, Joyce Pharis and husband Don; one brother, Ivan Flock and wife Janice; nine grandchildren, Shane Smith, Jeff Smith and wife Ashlyn, Kenneth Pharis and wife Pam, Kristina Gass and husband Randy, Cody Hollingshead and wife Bailey, Travor Deweese and wife Amanda, Alisha Hutt and husband Mark, Sara Deweese, Seth Deweese and wife Jenna; 16 great grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; other relatives and many friends.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Buffalo Fire Department or May Fire Department with Billings Funeral Home accepting donations.

Remembrances may be shared online at www.billingsfuneralhomewoodward.com