Mrs. Dean was born August 2, 1932, in Gretna, Louisiana, and had lived most of her life in Texarkana. She was a Homemaker and an avid politician. She was a member of the National, State, and Local Democratic Party, where she had served in many positions, including President of the local Democratic Committee. She was also a past member of the Domestic Violence Prevention where she had been President of the Board of Directors.
Mrs. Dean was on the Central Committee for more than 40 years and was instrumental in the election of many of today's elected officials. She was a colorful figure with a quick wit.
She will be missed greatly.
She was preceded in death by one granddaughter, Emily Franks.
Survivors include her husband, Sam Dean of Texarkana, Arkansas, one daughter and son-in-law, Tracey and Ben Franks of Simms, Texas, one son and daughter-in-law, E. H. and Lenny Rose Dean of Shreveport, Louisiana, three brothers, Bobby Smith of Victoria, Texas, Phil Smith and David Smith of Texarkana, Arkansas, one grandchild, two great-grandchildren, and special friend and caregiver, Kathleen Holybee.
Memorial Services and Visitation will be at 4:00 P.M. Thursday at the Texarkana Funeral Home Arkansas Chapel. Private burial will be at Rondo Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to: Domestic Violence Prevention, P. O. Box 712, Texarkana, AR/TX 75504.
Thanks, Tracey.
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