OBITUARIES
Juanita Dean
Juanita Dean, 85, of Tahlequah, Okla., died April 18,
2020, at her home.
She was born Feb. 14, 1935, in Adamsville, Tenn.,
to Orphis Aaron Martin and Pauline Tidwell Martin. She
spent time in Tennessee
and Missouri while growing
up. She worked as a certified nursing assistant for many years, helping her patients in their homes. She loved to decorate for the holidays, especially Christmas. She liked to garden, always having
flowers next to her sidewalk.
She was preceded in death
by a son, Marty Dean; three
brothers, Joe, Adell and Lon
nie; and three sisters, Dottie,
Lavonne and Laverne.
She is survived by a daughter, Anita Racke of
Las Vegas, Nev.; a son,
Terry Dean and wife Sherri
of Tahlequah; five grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; three sisters, Pat, Judy and Carla; and three
brothers, Charles, Timmy and Jamie.
No services are planned.
She will be buried with her
son Marty in Mars Hill Cemetery in Adamsville.
An online guest bookis available at www. wassonfuneralhome.com.
Wasson Funeral Home in Siloam Springs is in charge of arrangements.
Glenda Arlene Stevens
Glenda Arlene Stevens, 71, of Siloam Springs, Ark., died April 16, 2020, at home.
She was born May 17, 1948, in Cincinnati, Ohio,
to Robert Roosevelt Harper
and Arlene Mable Folckemer. Throughout her life, she moved around the United States until following her daughter to Arkansas in her final move. She enjoyed bird watching and was an avid photographer. Her favorite moments to capture were sunsets. Her photos were frequently featured
on KNWA and in wildlife
magazines.
She is survived by her
daughter, Elizabeth Melcher
and husband David of
Siloam Springs; six grandchildren; and five great
grandchildren.
The family will host a memorial service at a later date.
An online guest book is available at www. backstrom-pyeatte.com.
Backstrom-Pyeatte Funeral Home of Siloam Springs is in charge of arrangements.