Deanna Palone

(From Hedge-Lewis-Goodwin Funeral Home)

Deanna Palone, age 83, of Alba, Missouri, passed away on March 18, 2022 following a sudden illness at Sarcoxie Nursing Center surrounded by her family. 

Deanna, daughter of Claude “Duck” and Opal (White) Betebenner, was born June 6, 1938 in Alba, MO, where she resided most of her life. 

Following graduation from Alba High School in 1955 she worked for Jasper County Title Company in Carthage, MO. It was there that she met her husband Richard Palone. They were married June 25, 1960 at Alba Christian Church.

Deanna is survived by her husband, Richard Palone. 

They are preceded in death by their firstborn son, Richard Mark Palone and daughter-in-law Shawna A. Palone. 

They are survived by son, Wade L. Palone, daughter Lisa D. Passley and husband Danny. Grandchildren, Lacey Passley, Anna Passley, Cheyann Meador (Jonathan), and Tucker Palone (Samantha). Great-grandchildren Corbyn and Berklee Palone. Brother-in-law Woodrow “Pete Jr.” Palone (Caroline), and sister-in-law Catherine “Susie” Rosser. And numerous nieces, nephews, and friends. In addition to her parents, Deanna is also preceded in death by her sisters Rose Powell, JoAnn Betebenner, Betty Epperson, Mary Frances Betebenner; brothers Claude “Son”, Rod, Jon, Larry, and Bob Betebenner; sister-in-law Virlinda Trimble; mother-and-father-in-law Woodrow “Pete” and Pauline Palone.

Deanna loved her family deeply. Together they enjoyed weekend camping trips, family vacations, and traveling many places throughout her lifetime. She was an active member of Alba Friends Church serving the Lord with her many gifts. She taught Sunday school, helped with VBS, and served up her famous angel food cake at many chili supper fundraisers. Deanna stayed busy through the years as a room mother and as the volunteer school librarian at Alba Elementary School. She met many people when she delivered meals through the Meals on Wheels Program.

Deanna also exhibited artistic talents. She was gifted in oil painting, ceramics, cross-stitch, latch-hook, and cooking. Many people benefitted from her talents over the years.

Deanna was loved by family and many friends. She had a heart for people and loved to give gifts- she never forgot a birthday. She supported her grandkids by attending sporting events she knew nothing about but was always their biggest cheerleader.

Family and friends will miss her dearly, but to quote her, “I’m not going to say good-bye, but see you later.” We look forward to that day when we can be united again.

The family would like to acknowledge and express gratitude to the devoted staff at Sarcoxie Nursing Center for the wonderful care Deanna received.

A celebration of life service will be held at Alba Friends Church on Saturday, March 26 at 3:00pm. In lieu of flowers donations can be made in Deanna’s name to Purcell Friends Cemetery P.O. Box 43 Purcell, MO 64857.