Draytona Deal Hefner Obituary
We bid farewell to Draytona Deal Hefner of Hickory, North Carolina, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on January 23, 2026 at the age of 88. Draytona touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Draytona Deal Hefner to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, R. V. Penley and Katherine Kale Penley; her husband Kenneth Edward Hefner; and her brother John Penley. She is survived by: her daughters, Kim Opal Hefner of Taylorsville and Tonia Starnes of Taylorsville; her granddaughters, Erica Hamby (Sim) of Taylorsville and Katherine Abernethy of Taylorsville; her great grandchildren, Carlie Williams (Bryson) of Hickory, Kalli Abernethy of Taylorsville and Kinsley Abernethy of Taylorsville; her grandson Jayden Hamby of Taylorsville; her sister Ruth Kiziah of Newton; and her nieces and nephews, Nichole Watson (Chris), Marla Kiziah, Judy Benfield (Richard), Dawn Pence (Scott), Linda Collier, Carl King (Cindy), Bob Williams (Marge), Clifton Kiziah (Lisa) and Jason Kiziah (Jessica).
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to New Vison Baptist Fellowship, 4858 Grace Chapel Rd., Granite Falls, NC 28630.
