She was a life long resident of Monticello, where over the years, she worked as a secretary for Drew Memorial Hospital and UAM before retiring from the U. S. Soil Conservation Service. She was a very active member of Pauline Missionary Baptist Church until her health declined. She enjoyed reading, music and a good game of Rook. She was a fantastic cook and shared many wonderful recipes.
Survivors include her two sons, Vern Deal and wife, Sandra of Sheridan, AR and Randy Deal and wife, Deborah of Richmond, VA; two stepsons, Joe Rogers and wife, Debbie of Monticello and Danny Rogers of Hot Springs Village, AR; three stepdaughters, Kathleen Hale and husband, Billy of Bryant, AR., Pat McKinney of McKinney, TX and Nancy Malone and husband, Randy of Fort Smith, AR; one sister, Christine Reynolds of North Little Rock, AR; nineteen step-grandchildren, several great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
The family is especially grateful to the staff of Crown Point Assisted Living and to Odyssey Hospice.
Condolences(16)
Bob Moss
Monticello, AR Saturday, June 5, 2010Vern and Randy, I was so sorry to learn of your mother's recent passing. Your family will always be remembered with affection by the Moss family.
Bob
Barbara Burks Woods
Monticello, AR Wednesday, June 2, 2010 Vern , I am so sorry about the death of your mom. I did not know about this until after the funeral. Once again so sorry.Peggy Henderson
Crossett, AR Sunday, May 30, 2010 Vern and Sandra so sorry for your loss. I used to sit with Sandra's mom and dad. Will keep you in our prayers.Roland and Tracy Knighten
Sheridan, AR Saturday, May 29, 2010 We are thinking of you during this time. You are in our hearts and prayers. Let us know if you need anything.Rhodes
Sheridan, AR Saturday, May 29, 2010 Please know, that my thoughts and my prayers are with each of you. She was a beautiful lady and lived a happy live with you all. Vern, Sandra & Randy, if i can do anything back home, just call. Love, JanetJanice McAllister
Hot Springs Village, AR Saturday, May 29, 2010 God has called a dear sweet lady. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Janice "Gladden" McAllisterKim and Myra Crutchfield
Sheridan, AR Friday, May 28, 2010 Vern, Sandy, and family--We are so sorry for the loss of your loved one. You will all be in our thoughts and prayers.Bob Casteel
Jonesboro, AR Friday, May 28, 2010 Vern and RandySorry to hear about your mother. I will be thinking about you.
Bob Casteel
Kay McClain Worbington
Monticello, AR Friday, May 28, 2010 To the Deal and Rogers families,I think of Ms Dorothy as an "elegant lady".
I remember her as always very neat in appearance with never a hair out of place. She liked to look nice. I'm sure Heaven is a little brighter with her sweet smile. I am sorry for your loss! You are in my prayers.
Leah Reynolds
Sheridan, AR Friday, May 28, 2010 You are in our thoughts and prayers....David, Leah, Morgan, Micheal,
Zach, Kristin, Cooper and Brady
DeHaan & Mindy Thornton
Sheridan, AR Friday, May 28, 2010 You are in our prayers.Sandy Hawkins
Hot Springs, AR Friday, May 28, 2010 Deal Family,I am so sorry for your loss. I am thinking about you guys and hope to see you soon.
Sandy Hawkins
Hilda Cox
Little Rock, AR Thursday, May 27, 2010 Vern and Randy,Ms. Dorothy was a great person. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Hilda and Vernon Cox
Kay & Harold Robinson
Warren, AR Thursday, May 27, 2010 Joe & Debbie,So sorry about Ms. Dorothy, I know she has been sick for a while now. We remember all the times you were always taking her meals and groceries when we came over for ball games. She was lucky to have you in her life. She is in such a better place with no pain or worries. We will keep you and your family in our prayers.
Susie Jones Chadwick
Monticello, AR Thursday, May 27, 2010 Vern, I just heard about your Mom. I am so sorry. May God be with you and your familyEleanor Harris Gibbons
Little Rock, AR Thursday, May 27, 2010 Vern and Randy,As I was telling Danny yesterday, I have great memories of your Mom. First of all I can remember the Sunday school parties we had at your home on Midway route. I was not very good at scrabble, but then I was a kid. I do not have a good excuse now. Before I moved away from Monticello, I lived right across the street from Ms.Dorothy and Mr. Rogers. I will always have thoughts of her as a Christian role model. Always a lady, with such a sweet smile. You will all be in my prayers but we can all bank on joining your mother one day.