Deana Ollerenshaw Obituary

Family-Placed Death Notice

DEANA RAE OLLERENSHAW Deana Rae Ollerenshaw, age 45, died at the North Georgia Medical Center on Saturday, April 22, 2006 following a long struggle with illness. She is now at peace. Deana was born August 17, 1960 in Glasgow, Montana, to Don and Loice Phay. She graduated from Chamblee High School in 1978 and Georgia State University with a degree in Business Administration in 1990. Deana worked in the Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics at Emory University until 1993 when she began a career in real estate finance. Deana married Jeremy Ollerenshaw in 1992 and in the next year they moved to Northern California, returning in 1995 to spend the next nine years in the Atlanta area. In 2004 Deana moved to Blue Ridge where she lived with her two dogs to which she was wholly devoted. Deana's death is a tragic loss. She loved people, and everyone who knew her cleary appreciated her generosity and kindness, and her unrelenting desire to care for others. These were her gifts from God. She would every year, make sure that all of her relatives and friends knew that she was thinking of them on their birthday, whether they were local or an ocean away. Deana is survived by her father, Don Phay, her two sisters, Donna her twin and Lyn, her brother Ron, her three nieces and one nephew, Melissa, Kate, Melanie and Jeffrey, other relatives, many many many friends and her close companions Charly (Chocolate Labrador) and Haley (German Shepard mix). She was preceded in death by her mother Loice. Deana was cremated on April 25th. Relatives and friends are welcome to attend a memorial observance to be held at the "Feast", 314 E. Howard Avenue in Decatur, GA on May 7th at 2:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established in Deana's name. Please send a donation to Prevent Child Abuse Georgia in memory of Deana Rae Ollerenshaw. Mail contributions to 1720 Peachtree Street, NW, Suite 600, Atlanta, GA 30309. www.cochranfuneralhome.com

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Published by Atlanta Journal-Constitution on May 2, 2006.

Memories and Condolences
for Deana Ollerenshaw

10 Entries

Peggy Burdette

January 30, 2007

Iwant you all to know that I keep her in my prayers always. God bless! Peggy B.

Cynthia Brown

October 14, 2006

Deana was my best friend and I will always love her for her loving spirit and kindness. I'll miss you, Deana Rae! This prayer is for you, Deana.
Love, Cynthia

God and Spirit, I ask to take your hand in mine. I have seen this world through your eyes. I have loved others as you would love them. I have entered creation and played to my hearts content. But for all that, I miss you. Be mine without end. Accept me like a drop melting back into the ocean. I've known everything but eternity. As I give myself to you, give that to me. Amen.

Cynthia N. Brown

May 2, 2006
Decatur, GA

Barbara Waller-Edmonds

May 15, 2006

Deana was a special person, very giving and loving. The first time I met her was when she was about 18, then again when we worked together at Amtrust Mortgage in 2001. My sincere smypathy to all of her family and friends.

Peggy Burdette

May 12, 2006

I do not understand why you had to leave us so soon. You had so much to give to the world. You were one of the brightest people I have ever known. I loved your laugh---and, I loved your smile. You lived in pain all the years I knew you. You never even knew what a gift you were to all of us who loved you. Oh yes, Baby Girl, You will be missed so very much. All I can do now is pray that you are at peace. And, that you will watch over all the people you have loved. You are now our guardian angel. Always know that I love you with all my heart---and, I miss you so much!

Lois O'Connor

May 5, 2006

I always loved Deana Rae. She always showed love to everyone. She really made an impact on my life. And, she was one of the smartest people I have ever known in my life. I really loved her. My deepest sympathy to her family and all of her friends.

Peggy Burdette

May 5, 2006

Ron, Lyn, Donna and family, please accept my deepest sympathy for the loss of Deana Rae. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers at this most difficult time.

Lorene Broomfield

May 3, 2006

Deana was a good friend to my sister and for that I am grateful. My blessings are with her family.

Cece Hannah

May 2, 2006

Will miss her warm smile and big hugs.

Lee and Sally Roberson

May 2, 2006

Our sincere sympathy to all family and friends.

Becky Coble

May 2, 2006

Deana was a WONDERFUL friend...very loyal and faithful, and always with a positive word. I will miss hearing her physical voice, but know her presence will be around for a long long time.

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