Romona Herrion Obituary (1972 - 2024)

On Thursday October 19, 1972, God blessed L.V. and Teresa Releford with a beautiful baby girl, they named her Romona Roshawn. She brought them special joy because she was their first child. Romona, became affectionately known as Mona and her Aunt Constance lovingly called her Shawn. Mona attended school in two cities, Tulsa Public Schools in Tulsa, Oklahoma and Ruskin High School located in Kansas City Missouri. Understanding the power of God's word and God's plan, Romona was baptized at an early age under the pastoral care of Elder Carl Parker at Love Tabernacle C.O.G.I.C. God blessed Mona three times as a mother. She was the proud mother of Demarco, Donza and Dontay. Later in her life, she met her life partner in Mr. Steve Herrion. They were married unto this union thee more children were added to the family, Stephanie, Devin, and Samona. Mona was skilled in many areas. As a young girl, her father taught her the ins and outs of construction work. As she got older Mona worked for several companies, Cottage Nursing facility, Southern Hill Retirement Center and her last employer was Tulsa Public Schools. The love of family was a staple in Mona's life. She loved her family and the time she spent with them. Her family knew that she loved bingo, dancing, card games, dominoes, singing, and cooking. However, they also knew she was feisty and didn't play. She loved her children and grandchildren. She was a devoted mother and grandmother. Mona loved people and they love her back. She would feed anybody and didn't mind helping you. When you have a heart for people God's got a special blessing with your name on it. When God called Mona home, He gave her that beautiful blessing. Sleep well our beautiful angel. We love you. Meeting Mone at the gates of heaven will be her father, Levin Releford Jr., three sons Donza, Dontay, and Devin; her maternal grandparents, Cassiues Burdine and Kizzie (Brown) Batson; paternal grandparents Levin Releford Sr. and Aslee Releford. Romona leaves husband Steve Herrion; to cherish her memory, her smile and her love, mother Teresa (Roosevelt) Hall; children, Demarco (Marie) Releford, Stephaine Herrion, Samona Herrion, Steve Herrion Jr., and Demetra Montisan Herrion all from Tulsa, OK' 16 granchildren; two sisters, Menhon (Roosevelt) Frazier of Muskogee, OK, and Lotrise Green; one brother, Lorenzo Green Jr; a very special friend, William Hill; a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.