Deane grew up in the mountains of North Carolina. Prior to meeting her husband, she worked as a Rosie the Riveter.
At the age of 17 she married Marion Church and moved to Hampton. She was a devoted member of West Hampton Baptist Church for 64 years where she served as WMU director, vacation Bible school worker and taught English as a second language. Upon moving to Williamsburg she became an active member of James River Baptist Church.
Hobbies and interests included decorating her home, working in her flowers, stitching, cooking and reading. Above all, she cherished spending time with family and friends.
She is survived by her husband of 73 years, Marion; daughters Brenda (David) Flowers, Wanda (Bill) Boyles, Pamela (John) Voss, 8 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren and her brother Larry Hicks. Dean was preceded in death by her mother, Bonnie Mode Hicks and father, Archie Mode, four sisters, Frankie, Georgia, Margie and Bette and two brothers, Wintfred and Clarence.
The family will receive friends from 1 to 3 PM Monday, March 25th, at James River Baptist Church, Williamsburg. Funeral services will be held at West Hampton Baptist Church, Tuesday, March 26, at 2 PM, with viewing starting at 1 PM. Internment, will follow at Parklawn Memorial Park.
In Iieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Annie Armstrong Easter offering through James River or West Hampton Baptist Churches.
Friends are encouraged to visit www.parklawn-woodfh.com to share memories and words of condolence with the family.
