Leisa Ann Massey of Howe, Oklahoma was born May 20, 1963 in Poteau, Oklahoma to Enoch Leeroy “Lee” and Willa Mae (Chronister) Pierce and passed away March 10, 2025 in Pocola, Oklahoma at the age of 61.

She is survived by:

One daughter:

Tabbatha Morrison of Howe, Oklahoma

Two sons:

Jessie Gentry and wife Lindsey of Howe, Oklahoma

Haydon Massey and wife Morgan of Saraland, Alabama

Two step-sons:

Joshua Massey

Justin Massey

Two step-daughters:

Satin Myers

Staci Judd

One brother:

Leslie Pierce and wife Sonya of Howe, Oklahoma

Nine grandchildren:

Kailyn Morrison, Aaron Morrison, Justice Gentry, Jesse Gentry, Jacee Gentry, Caylee Mae Massey, Alexxa Lasota, Brelann Lasota, and Caddynce Lasota

Numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other loved ones, and a host of friends

She was preceded in death by her parents, Lee and Willa Mae Pierce; her husband, Kenneth “Dave” Massey; two sisters, Willa Lou Jetton and Ellen Guilbeaux; and one brother, Paul W. Pierce.

Leisa was a longtime resident of the area and a caregiver in healthcare. Above all, she enjoyed spending time with her children, especially her grandchildren. Leisa loved caring for others. She thoroughly enjoyed singing, crafting, decorating, and family gatherings. Leisa will be deeply missed by so many.

The family wants to give a special thanks to the Pocola Health and Rehab and the Heart of Hospice for the wonderful care that was shown to Leisa. We cannot thank you all enough.

Funeral service will be 2:00 p.m., Thursday, March 13, 2025 at the Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home Chapel in Heavener, Oklahoma with Brother Joe Haydon Hall officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. View Cemetery in the Glendale Community under the direction of Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home of Heavener, Oklahoma.

Pallbearers will be: Preston Mattox, Dustin Morrison, Tyler Broussard, Tyler Newby, Ethan Williams, and Jake Haynes.

Honorary pallbearers will be: Bradley Guilbeaux, Steven Guilbeaux, Matthew Pierce, Aaron Morrison, and Jessie Gentry, Jr.

Viewing will be from Noon until 8:30 p.m., Wednesday and 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m., Thursday. The family will visit with friends from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Wednesday at the funeral home.

To sign Leisa’s online guestbook please visit www.dowdenrobertsfuneralhome.com.

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