She confessed to Christ at an early age and joined Mt. Tabor Missionary Baptist Church in Wilmar, AR. She attended Wilmar and Warren Public Schools. She became a Certified Nursing Assistant and worked for over 22 years for the Department of Home Health in Monticello, Arkansas until medical issues occurred.
She was such an amazing person who never met a stranger and was always willing to help others. She had a huge heart that was filled with so much love. If anyone ever met Momma Dean, they would say the same.
She is preceded in death by her parents, George Crosby, Sr. and Bettie Gean Chavis; mother-in-law, Robbie Lynn Fisher and father-in-law, Rastus Lee Miller.
She leaves to cherish her memories husband, Eddie Lee Miller of Wilmar, AR; three daughters, LaSaundra Broughton of Monticello, AR, Tiffany Chavis and Anita (Marcus) Jacobs of Wilmar, AR; seven sisters, Juanita Daniels, Cheryl Gardner of Wilmar, AR, Jerrilyn Crosby of Conway, AR, Yolanda Crosby of Warren, AR, Martha (Michael) Gray, Helen Darrough of Little Rock, AR, Mary Moore of Jacksonville, AR; four brothers, Patrick Chavis of Wilmar, AR, Earnest (Gwendolyn) Ross of Lake Village, AR, George (Darlene) Crosby , Jr. of Memphis, TN, Phil Nelson of TX; stepmother, Mildred Crosby of Warren, AR; stepparents Pierce (Helen) Sanders, stepbrother, Corey (Kimberly) Sanders of Wilmar, AR; two god sisters, Christell O'Neal of Little Rock, AR, Gloria Brown of Monticello, AR; four grandchildren, Zy'Tavious Chavis, DarVeon Rayford, Tyviance Wormley, Zaiden Miller, whom she loved like her own; Nanny's Babies, I'Darious Chavis, Amir Chavis, Jamarious Chavis, Zantavious Chavis, Halley Childs, Mariah Chavis, Aniah Chavis, Cason Chavis, and Ta'Ja Miller, and host of nieces, nephews, family and friends.
Condolences(6)
CHRISTELL MOORE AND FAMILY
Jacksonville, AR Tuesday, March 7, 2017 WORDS CAN NOT EXPRESS OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY. WE HAVE SHARED A LIFETIME OF MEMORIES WITH THIS FAMILY.I THANK GOD FOR EVERDAY THAT WE HAD TOGETHER. I KNOW TO BE ABSENT FROM THE BODY IS TO BE PRESENT WITH THE LORD. I KNOW YOU ARE LOOKING DOWN ON US AND WALKING IN THE BEAUTIFUL CITY THAT OUR FATHER GOD HAS WAITING FOR US ALL. I SEND MY LOVE TO THE CHILDREN AND GRANDCHILDREN YOU WILL CARRY ON WHERE SHE HAS LEFT OFF. IN GOD'S PRESENCE YOU WILL FIND PEACE. WE LOVE YOU ALL
ALL OUR LOVE
CHRISTELL, TERES AND DWIGHT JR AND ALL OF OUR FAMILY
Cynthia Daniels
Wilmar, AR Saturday, March 4, 2017 I'm truly sorry for your loss. I send my sympathy and condolences from my family to yours. Dean was a sweetheart she always had the biggest smile on her face every time I saw her. I know your hearts are heavy but she wouldn't want you all sad because she's in a much better place than we are. Heaven has gained yet another angel. I will keep you all in my prayers. Love you all.Paige Stell
Monticello, AR Friday, March 3, 2017 My thoughts & prayers are with each of you.Tammy Hensley
New Edinburg, AR Thursday, March 2, 2017 My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.Barbara Burks McElroy
Monticello, AR Thursday, March 2, 2017 I worked with you for many years at the Drew Co. Health Dept. and each day I saw you was a joy. You always had a smile and a hug for me. To your family I am sorry for your loss but heaven just gained an angel.Tony Jones
Crossett, AR Wednesday, March 1, 2017 Rest in love Ms. Dean, thank you and your family for always believing in me.