She was affectionately known by many as DeeDee, Little Mama, Super Nana, and Sweetheart.
She married the love of her life Phillip Hardesty on June 3, 1995 and together they shared six children.
Deanne worked many years with many different titles but she loved working with children. She also liked the hot weather, working out, vacationing, walking on the beach with Phil, talking to her friends and family and especially playing and teaching her grandchildren.
Deanne was kind, compassionate, loving, generous, and willing to help anyone in need.
She is preceded in death by her father Bruce Darnley, brother Steven, grandson Skylar, and niece Nicole.
She is survived by her husband Phillip Hardesty; mother Judy (Chuck) Kimball-Pavlos; six children; Rusty, Ashley, Christopher, Samantha (Michael), Jessica, and Kaylee; eleven grandchildren; one sister Karen; fur baby Dottie and many nieces, nephews, and friends.
A visitation for Deanne will be held Tuesday, May 14, 2024 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Resthaven Mortuary, 11800 West Highway 54, Wichita, KS 67209. A celebration of life will occur Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 1:00 PM, 11800 West Highway 54, Wichita, KS 67209. A graveside service will follow immediately after the service at Greenwood Cemetery, 6231 W 47th St S, Wichita, KS 67215.
Memorial Contributions can be made to St. Jude Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place • Memphis, TN 38105.
