E. Deanna Friend, born on April 7, 1950 went home to be with the Lord on Monday, December 17, 2018. She was preceded in death by her father Stallard Thornsburg and brother Dean Thornsburg. Deanna is survived by her husband, Blaine Friend; mother Annabelle Thornsburg, brother Charlie (Ruth) Thornsburg; sister LeEtta (Harry) Taylor; children M.O. (Nora) Van Bever, Anthony (Lisa) Van Bever, Darrin Van Bever, Joseph (Jessica) Van Bever, Michael Van Bever, Nick Van Bever, Amanda Embry and Ricky Embry; 13 grandchildren and several great grandchildren.