Dana Kim Sauls entered her heavenly home on Friday, February 28, 2025, at her residence at the age of 67. Arrangements are entrusted to the care of Mobley-Groesbeck Funeral Service of Sand Springs.

A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, March 6, at Kellyville City Cemetery, with her twin brother, David Sauls, officiating.

Dana was born on May 1, 1957, in Holdenville, Oklahoma, alongside her twin brother, David, to Lloyd L. Sauls and Sammy Kim Sauls. She excelled academically and graduated as salutatorian from Kellyville High School with the Class of 1975. Dana continued her education at Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College, earning an associate degree in 1977, followed by a bachelor's degree from Northeastern Oklahoma State University in 1979.

A trailblazer in her career, Dana became the first female police officer in Sapulpa, Oklahoma, in the late 1970s. She later worked as a social worker for the Department of Human Services before transitioning to a role as a benefits analyst. Her career took her across the United States, from Houston, Texas, to Washington, D.C., to Salt Lake City, Utah, where she worked for various companies and pursued graduate studies. Upon retiring, Dana made her home in Sand Springs, Oklahoma.

Dana had a passion for travel and loved exploring new places. She cherished time spent with her nephews, Matt and Garrett, attending their band performances and sporting events. Known for her compassionate heart, she supported the Salvation Army and had a deep love for animals, adopting several rescue dogs throughout her life. Dana also had a fondness for shopping, particularly for shoes; and enjoyed time with friends from high school, college, her professional career, and a special circle of friends throughout her life.

Dana was preceded in death by her parents, Lloyd L. Sauls, Sr. and Sammy Kim Sauls; and her grandparents, Lafe George Coop and Francis Morrison-Coop, as well as William L. Sauls and Beatrice Sauls.

She is survived by her brothers: Lloyd Sauls, Jr. and wife, Dayla, of Grapevine, Texas, Lafe Sauls of Virginia, and David Sauls and wife, Kathy, of Woodward. She is also survived by her beloved nephews: Matthew Sauls and wife, Jessica, of Edmond; Garrett Sauls and wife, Courtney; and great-nephews, Harrison and Graham Sauls of Tulsa.

Dana's legacy of kindness, strength, and dedication to others will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her.

Memorial contributions may be made in Dana's honor to National Breast Cancer Foundation, P.O. Box 676910, Dallas, TX 75267-6910 or online at www.nationalbreastcancer.org