She was born January 31, 1935 in Sioux City, Iowa and came to this area 30 years ago from Tampa, Florida. She was an Elvis fan and greatly enjoyed music and dancing. She loved people, babies and was a nanny to many. She was the owner of a convenience store and a member of Eden Baptist Church.
She is survived by her loving husband of 60 years: Charles Wayne DesChamps; sons and daughters-in-law: Charles D. & Debbie DesChamps and Ronald G. "R.D." & Janalee DesChamps, all of Brooksville, Florida; brothers: Gerald Bates of Sioux, South Dakota and Dennis R. Bates of Cookeville, Tennessee; grandchildren: Shauna DesChamps, DustinDesChamps, Desiree Whatley and Krista DesChamps; great-grandchildren: Landon Whatley, Delaina Whatley and Chase Joader.
A Visitation for family and friends will be held from 11:00am-1:00pm, Tuesday, August 21, 2018 at Merritt Funeral Home, Brooksville Chapel. A Graveside service will follow at 1:30pm at Florida National Cemetery, with Pastor Ron Beck officiating.
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