In the year 1997, Desean found his forever home with Dippy and Faye Vance and his extended family. He loved to be around his family. Desean was preceded in death by a sister, Janelle Bayird; and two brothers, Trenton and Samuel Vance.
Survivors include his mother and father, Faye and Dippy Vance of Monticello; three brothers, Shannon, Wayne and Jeremiah Vance; and a sister, Tina McManus. The family would like to give a special thank you to his care nurses, Kim Ray, Kim Lewis, Joan Frye, Rebecca Horne, Cindy Lawson and Darlene Todd.
Graveside Service will be 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, February 23, 2021, at Rash Cemetery. Online guestbook at www.stephensondearman.com.
Condolences(10)
JoAnn Frye
Pine Bluff, AR Tuesday, February 23, 2021 We will surely miss you Lil' Buddy! Happy Birthday!Mary Washington
Monticello, AR Tuesday, February 23, 2021 Mr. & Mrs. Vance you have my deepest sympathy, may God comfort your family hearts as you go through this bereavement period. Desean will be missed.Shelia Ratledge
Thornton, CO Sunday, February 21, 2021 Aunt Faye ,Uncle Dippy y'all know how much I loved my MilkyWY Dark . I loved that boy from day one ,he stole Aunt shelia's heart . My heart that is broken into a million tiny pieces but oh it also rejoices because he is finally free from all the pain and hurt this crazy old world has delt to him. My heart goes out to both of you . Keeping you in my prayers daily if yall need us we are just a phone call away ( sine we can't be there in person) but always in heart . Love y'all ❤❤💔💔💔😢😢Gail Henry Hammil
Star City, AR Thursday, February 18, 2021 Dippy Joe and family, so very sorry for your loss, thoughts and prayers for your family at this difficult time.Rhonda Williams
MONTICELLO, AR Thursday, February 18, 2021 PRAYERS FOR U AND THE FAMILY!!!Vernon Barnett
Benton, AR Thursday, February 18, 2021 You will be Missed Desean! Will miss Your hugs and when You say I love You more! This is not good bye but We will eventually see each other in Heaven! I can't wait to see You again and I know You are watching over us!tommyderryberry derryberry
Monticello, AR Thursday, February 18, 2021 thanking of u & familyVanessa Johnson
Monticello, AR Wednesday, February 17, 2021 Aunt Faye , Uncle Dippys and family. You are all in my prayers. Auntie ,I pray God helps ease your pain and grief. I love u and am praying for you.Susan Cossey
Monticello, AR Tuesday, February 16, 2021 I am so sad to hear of Desean's passing. I remember him being in my 1999-2000 kindergarten class. He was a sweetheart with a great smile. Prayers of comfort for the family.Kay McClain Worbington
Monticello, AR Sunday, February 14, 2021 I am sorry to hear of Desean's passing. All of his family have my sympathy and prayers of comfort at this sad time!