IN LOVING MEMORY OF

Deanna Mae

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Goodin

Apr 2, 1938 — Dec 26, 2021

Obituary

DeAnna Mae Moreland Goodin, age 83, DeAnnas spirit departed her earthly temple on December 26th to be absent from the body and present with the Lord. DeAnna was born on a farm northwest of Freedom on April 2, 1938, during Oklahomas worst snow storm ever recorded, with snow drifts as high as roof tops, it took Dr. Simon 3 hours to make the 30-mile trip from Alva. DeAnna was the 4th child born to Sherman Walter and Gayel Ritter Moreland who were long time Alva residents, they proceeded her in death along with her sisters Leona Knight, Zona Raveill and brother Jim Moreland. She is survived by her sister Bonita McCoy and brother Ron Moreland. In 1961, DeAnna was married to Charles Goodin in Oklahoma City, they moved to Lubbock, Texas to open a branch office for Globe Life in 1962. To this union was born son, Derek and daughter, Shawna Kaye. Shawna preceded her mother in death March 1985, in a motorcycle accident during her first spring break. DeAnna worked tirelessly in the support group for bereaved families, The Compassionate Friends, over many years. "Nana" as the grandkids called her recently moved to St. Louis to be closer to her son Derek and wife Valerie and grandkids, Reed and Sydney. She was "Aunt Dee" to nephews and nieces, Dennis, Gayla, Zoe, Arah Sue, Debbie, Celesta, Jesse Sherm, Michelle, Craig, George, James, Jason, Carol, Larry, Doug, Jonathan, Billy, and all their children. DeAnna graduated from Alva High School in 1956, where she was an active Goldbug, becoming FFA Queen, Drum Majorette, Class Treasurer and President of the 4H Club. She moved to Oklahoma City three days after graduation working for a finance company for 6 years until moving to Lubbock. During her single days in OKC, she was in the Miss Oklahoma City pageant and was an active member of the Beta Sigma Phi sorority. Over the years, she loved coordinating Alva High class reunions and remained very close with her classmates. She taught Sunday school and served in many roles as a member of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and later the Church of the Servant. As a long time Warr Acres resident, she enjoyed bowling with the Putnam City bowling league for many years and playing Bunco with all her great Red Hat friends. As her friends know, DeAnna enjoyed having a good time, she loved dancing, traveling, laughing, socializing, throwing a good party, and taking more pictures than you could ever look at. She was very kind and over the years never missed the opportunity to send birthday cards and notes to her family and friends. Recently in her retirement center, she remarked to her Granddaughter, that there was still time for her as she had just got a marriage proposal on her 83rd birthday. DeAnnas giving heart and friendship will be missed by all of her many close friends and family. DeAnna requested that her celebration of life be a boots and western attire event. . There are no gallery images. Viewing Thursday, December 30, 2021 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Mercer-Adams Funeral Service 3925 North Asbury Avenue Bethany, Oklahoma 73008 Funeral Service Thursday, December 30, 2021 10:00 AM Mercer-Adams Chapel 3925 N. Asbury Bethany, OK 73008
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