Dean, Bessie Juanita "Nita" age 87, a native and lifelong resident of Tampa passed away September 17, 2015 in her home. She was preceded in death by her parents Howard and Letha Benton and husband David Dean. She is survived by daughter Diane Burkhard, son David Dean (Sheila), grandchildren Ryan Dean (Lindsay) and Brittany Dean, sister Ann Blevins, nephew Howard Blevins (Johanna) and niece Ginger Wilkinson. Nita graduated from Plant City HS and University of Tampa, then taught at Van Buren Jr High. In retirement she went to garage sales, traveled, ran Earthly Treasures Thrift Shop and worked in her church office. Her passion and love revolved around her family especially her grandchildren. Visitation Sunday September 20, 2015 from 4pm to 6pm at Blount & Curry Terrace Oaks Chapel, Temple Terrace. Funeral Services Monday September 21, 2015 at 2pm Hillsborough United Methodist Church, 9008 Harney Road, Tampa. Memorials may be made to Hillsborough UMC where a memorial fund will be set up in her memory.