She was born September 11, 1941, in Advance, MO., to the late Neal and Nadine Goza McGehee. She was of the Baptist faith; she retired from Hunter Acres Caring Center in Sikeston, MO. where she was the activity director.
On October 3, 1968 in Lake Carlyle, IL., she married Robert Deal, who survives of the home in Essex, MO.
In addition to her husband she is survived by three daughters and two sons-in-law, Tammie Motta of Essex, MO., Donna and Ray McGuire of Dexter, MO. and Nena and Dennis Shade of Jackson, MO.; one sister, Patti Perry of New Madrid, MO.; ten grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by two sons, Micky Cowell and Frank Cowell; two daughters, Dena Cowell and Sherry Wright.
Visitation will be held on Thursday June 14, 2018 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Nunnelee Funeral where funeral service will be held on Friday June 15, 2018 at 11:00 a.m., Rev. Carroll Deal, officiating.
Burial will follow at the Missouri Veterans Cemetery in Bloomfield, MO.
Online condolences may be sent to: www.nunneleefuneralchapel.com
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