She was the widow of Robert L. Deal, a homemaker, driver for Senior Citizens and has been a member of the Green Hill Methodist Church since July 9, 1942. She was the daughter of the late Guy E. Stephenson and Bertie Andrews Stephenson and was preceded in death by a son, Robert Nolan Deal, two sisters, Evalene Holloway and Ruby Stedman, one granddaughter and two great-granddaughters.
Survivors include six daughters, Gail Howell and husband, Bentley of Pearl River, LA, Linda Richard and Carolyn Lucas and husband, Tim, all of Nederland, TX, Sandra Jett and husband, Jack of Jasper, TX, Bobbie Deal of Conway, AR and Shelia Engelkes of Monticello; two brothers, Billy Stephenson and Travis Stephenson, both of Wilmar; one sister, Bobbie Rodgers of Monticello; fourteen grandchildren and twenty three great grandchildren.
Condolences(7)
Carole (Doss) Rushing
Rison, AR Monday, March 15, 2010 My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time of sorrow. May God's peace and comfort surround you, hold you and uplift you. I had known Janette all my life and loved her dearly.Carole
Pat DeWitt
Colleyville, TX Monday, March 15, 2010 I wish i could be there. My thoughts and prayers are with you.Joan (Watts) Davidson
Little Rock, AR Sunday, March 14, 2010 My thoughts & prayers are with all of you. So sorry for your loss. May God bless all of you.Joyce and Jerry Smith
Monticello, AR Saturday, March 13, 2010 Bro.Travis and Ms.Eleanor. So sorry for your loss. May the Lord comfort you. May your precious memories soon replace your sadness...May the Lord bless you.. Praying for you!Barbara McElroy Woods
Monticello, AR Saturday, March 13, 2010 Travis and Eleanor I am so very sorry about your loss. You and your family are in my prayers.Fred Higgins
Delhi, LA Saturday, March 13, 2010 My prayers to the family.Cassi Boren
Monticello, AR Friday, March 12, 2010 She was an unbelievable and loving grandmother. The best you could ever ask for. As I was growing up I was as close to her as my own mother. I will never forget all the times we spent together. She taught me to cook, quilt and a multitude of other things that have made me into the woman I am today. I will miss her daily, but I am also glad that she and grandpa are together, happy and healthy once again. I love you Grandma!