Yvonne

Kekuna

Yvonne Kekuna, 78, passed away on October 3, 2026. She was born Yvonne Lee Davis on November 22, 1947, in Wichita Falls, Texas, to Ralph M. and Mary L. Davis. She graduated from Rider High School in 1966 and went on to earn her bachelor's degree from Midwestern State University, where she was a founding member of its Chi Omega chapter. On June 8, 1968, she married Bill Kekuna, and together they raised four boys: Kevin, Kris, Kyle, and Keith. She later earned her master's degree in education from Sam Houston State University. Yvonne was a teacher for nearly fifty years, most of them in Burkburnett, Texas, where she taught algebra, served as head of the mathematics department, and was twice named Teacher of the Year. She had a gift not only for numbers but for people. Generations of her students carried her with them, and she often ran into former students of all ages who were happy to see her.

A strong and independent person, Yvonne was someone others leaned on in their times of need. She gave of herself freely to her family, her students, and anyone who crossed her path and needed a little care. She was a member of First Christian Church of Wichita Falls. She was a devoted grandmother to her eight grandchildren: Hailey, Kaitlyn, Karter, Jack, Sarah, Krawford, Theodore, and Kaden. She also had a lifelong love of animals, opening her home to dogs and cats in need.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her sister, Kayrene Grizzle; and her cousin, Beverly Yates. She is survived by Bill, her husband of 58 years; her four sons; her eight grandchildren; her brother-in-law, Danny Kekuna; her nephew, Cameron Grizzle; her niece, Ashley Rainwater; and the countless lives she has touched.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 25, 2026, at the chapel at Texoma Christian Care in Wichita Falls. A reception will follow. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Humane Society of Wichita Falls.