DeAun Sisson

DeAun was born April 19, 1933 in Lubbock, Texas to Lanoe and Hugo Kinkler. An avid sports fan, she never missed a Ranger’s baseball game. She loved Aaron Rodgers and would refer to him as her “cute boyfriend.” And when it came to the Maverick’s players, Luka Doncic’ was her favorite basketball player. DeAun attended Littlefield High School where she met Billy Wayne Sisson, a multi-talented athlete himself, and December 2, 1950 she and Billy Wayne were married and began their adventure as farmers-ranchers in Hereford and Friona. She also attended McMurry University in Abilene. In the early years of their marriage, DeAun enjoyed gardening and taking care of their yard and was an active member of Bud to Blossom Garden Club. Throughout the years she also was a member of the Valeda Study Club, Bridge Club, and volunteered with the Hereford Hospital, Girl Scout Troop, and First Baptist Church of Hereford Vacation Bible School. She also was the owner of Ruthie’s Dress Shop in Friona for many years. Many friends and family will no doubt remember her pulling the 2-horse trailer with her red 1988 Oldsmobile driving daughter, Shavon, to all her rodeos. DeAun loved her three dogs and was especially close to Buttons. She was a loving, caring, and doting grandmother who never missed an event or program that grandson Landry was in and, according to him, she made the absolute best grill cheese sandwiches. DeAun will be greatly missed by friends and family.

DeAun is preceded in death by her parents: Lanoe and Hugo Kinkler; and her husband of 66 years, Billy Wayne Sisson.

Survivors include: 2 daughters, Shalyn S. Clark and husband Al of Arlington; Shavon Sisson and husband Gary Chomiski of Amarillo; and grandson, Landry Lloyd and wife Kelsey of Amarillo.

The family of DeAun Sisson are grateful for the kindness and loving care she received from True Blessings and especially from her caregivers: Shirlee Wiebe; Carmen Gillespie; Love Gaither; and Sue Pankey.

Memorials may be made to: Cal Farley’s Boys Ranch, PO Box 1890, Amarillo, TX 79105, www.calfarley.org