DeAnna was born on June 27th, 1962, in Beaumont, TX. She was raised in Dubberly, LA where she graduated from Sibley High School in 1980. DeAnna was an avid athlete who loved softball, basketball, and cheer. She was involved in the National Honors Society, Student Council, and President of the Future Business Leaders of America. She loved the outdoors including riding horses, and cruising around in her 280zx. Following high school, DeAnna attended college at Northwestern State University from 1981-1983.
DeAnna was a kind and gentle soul with an infectious smile that could light up a room. She was a strong woman with a big heart who never met a stranger. DeAnna was adventurous and loved spontaneous trips to the beach with her girlfriends.
DeAnna was a fiercely dedicated mom to all her children, raising them to go on to accomplish great things. Family came first and was above all else to DeAnna, a value she instilled in all those around her. The hole left by her absence is impossible to fill.
DeAnna is survived by her former husband David Stoddard; children Jade Perdue & husband Billy Perdue of Bossier City, Jenna Stoddard of Bossier City, son Levi Stoddard of Shreveport, LA, step-son Norman Stoddard; two brothers, Rocky Edwards & wife Rosanna Edwards of California, Lane Edwards & wife Jennifer Edwards of Bryant, Arkansas; nieces Lauren & Raeni Edwards of Haughton, LA; and nephew Weston Edwards of California.
She was known as “Nanna” to her grandchildren, Keegan Dash Clark, Mark-Ryan Copenhaver, Denver Lee Stoddard, August Stoddard, Zachary Perdue, and Stella Perdue.
DeAnna is preceded in death by parents Elizabeth “Chiwee” Chance and Father Gerald “Jerry” Dee Edwards.
The family will receive visitors from 5:00-8:00pm at Hill Crest Memorial Funeral Home in Haughton, LA on Tuesday, October 4th, 2022.
The funeral service and burial will be held on Wednesday, October 5th, 2022, at 2:00PM at Hill Crest Memorial.
