She was preceded in death by her father, Ira “ Polie” Deason; and mother, Maxine Smith Deason.
She is survived by her loving husband of 43 years of marriage, Scott Rickard; 4 children, Rachel Martinez & husband Luis, Quince Rickard & wife Mary, Grant Rickard & wife Laura and Kelsey Rickard; 5 grandchildren, Daniel Rickard, Kyra Rickard, Mateo Martinez, Elena Martinez and Turner Rickard; brother, Jim Deason & Karen; several nieces, nephews and other relatives.
There will be a Graveside Service at 10:45 a.m., Wednesday, December 15, 2010 at Ft. Sam Houston National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.