Deanna Sue Dean

Deanna Sue Dean, 83, beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother “Ma,” aunt, and friend passed away on Sunday, December 8, 2024. Her battle with Alzheimer’s never took away her kind demeanor or her love and concern for others. Throughout her fight, she never complained or asked, “why me?” She simply carried on, always worrying about others more than herself.

Deanna was born on February 28, 1941, in Los Angeles, CA. Her father worked for the Union Pacific Railroad and moved his family to Las Vegas from California in 1946. She attended John S. Park Elementary School and Las Vegas High School, graduating in 1959. She was a lifelong member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and was able to serve in many callings there, blessing the lives of those around her through her service and devotion. She always showed her willingness to sacrifice her time and talents for others.

Deanna loved spending time with her family at the beach with Laguna Beach, CA being her favorite destination. She also loved the Christmas holiday and made sure her loved ones enjoyed the spirit and giving of the season. Everyone will miss Ma’s Christmas pajama selection for the year.

Deanna was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Ethel Davenport, along with her sister Marcia (Brad) Bishop and her husband of 53 years, Jerry Dean. She is survived by her brother, Frank (Cathie) Davenport, daughters Teri Dean and Jennifer (Sean) Morris, and sons Michael (Debbie) Dean and Christopher (Mishell) Dean. She is also survived by her twelve grandchildren, Jake Dean, Juliana Dean, Jamie (Mike) Touzinsky, Josie (Evan) Shappell, Elsa (Jake) Ray, Hayley Dean, Caleb (Evelyn) Dean, Lucas (MaeLee) Dean, Preston Dean, Isabel Dean, Brennan Morris, and Casen Morris. And, last but not least, she is survived by her four great-grandchildren, Olive Ray, Emry Shappell, Oakley Ray, and Nell Shappell.

Visitation will be Monday December 23, 2024, from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 6325 W. Hacienda Ave, Las Vegas, NV, with the funeral service from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM at the same location. A graveside service will occur that same day at 2:00 PM at Palm Eastern Cemetery, 7600 S. Eastern Ave., Las Vegas, NV.

Deanna took great joy in her posterity.