Makayla Manley of Heavener, Oklahoma was born October 29, 1996 in Fort Smith, Arkansas to Rodney and Tonya (Pebsworth) Cheek and passed away February 6, 2021 in Heavener, Oklahoma at the age of 24.

She is survived by:

Her husband:

Tyler Manley of the home

Her Parents:

Rodney and Tonya Cheek of Heavener, Oklahoma

Two brothers:

Carson Cheek and Gannon Cheek both of Heavener, Oklahoma

Maternal grandmother:

Jeanne Mead and husband Bobby of Heavener, Oklahoma

Paternal grandparents:

Roger and Sandy Cheek of Heavener, Oklahoma

Her mother and father-in-law:

Jerri and Danny Bob Harris of Heavener, Oklahoma

One uncle:

Clint Pebsworth of Omaha, Nebraska

Six cousins:

Lydia Pebsworth of Omaha, Nebraska; Haley Cheek and Riley Cheek both of Sallisaw, Oklahoma; Nick Hawkins of Fort Smith, Arkansas; and Adriuana Harris and Olivia Harris both of Sallisaw, Oklahoma

Numerous other loved one and a host of many friends

She was preceded in death by her maternal grandfather, Jerry Pebsworth; one uncle, Craig Cheek; and one great-uncle, Stanley Tolbert. Makayla was a 2015 graduate of Heavener High School, a member of the Heavener Trinity Baptist Church, and a Phlebotomist for the Choctaw Nation Healthcare Center in Talihina. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends and her “dogs.” Makayla also had a great time shopping for anything.

Funeral service will be 10:00 a.m., Friday, February 12, 2021 at the Heavener School Gymnasium with Bro. Johnny Montgomery, Bro. Sam Dyer, and Mr. Corry Duncan officiating. Burial will follow in Heavener Memorial Park under the direction of Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home of Heavener, Oklahoma.

Pallbearers will be: Carson Cheek, Gannon Cheek, Charlie Siler, Kolton Foster, Quinten McGee, Colt Callahan, Parker Olive, and Scotty Baken

Honorary pallbearers will be: Lexi Moody, Haylie Burns, Hattie Humphrey, Elyssa McGee, Jolie Kannady, Jacie Russell, Katie Morgan, Mandy Watkins, and Cami Schiffner

Viewing will start 9:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m., Wednesday and 9:00 a.m. until 8:30 p.m., Thursday. The family will have visitation with friends from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Thursday at the funeral home.

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

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