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Deandra and Jebadiah Crain Obituary

The Life of Deandra L. Crain
4/12/79-4/24/02


Deandra L. Crain, age 23, of Glenwood, died Wednesday, April 24, 2002.

This is a story…a story about a beautiful human being whom we knew as Deandra “D” Louise Crain. She was born on April 12, 1979, in Craig, Colorado. She was born in the company of stunning snowflakes falling in the sky. She weighed seven pounds and eight ounces, and was twenty inches long. She came into this world with a lot of beautiful dark hair, lengthy fingernails, the darkest eyes, and beautiful long eyelashes. She looked like both of her parents, while her dad always thought she looked like his mother. People also said she was built like her dad.

Her proud parents, Mike and Shelley Crain were blessed with a beautiful daughter and only God knew the blessings that this child would soon bestow upon them. Throughout her childhood, she maintained the beautiful, long, dark hair, every so often to her waist. She had a dark complexion throughout her life that many people would give anything to have. At eleven months, she was walking, and then no one could keep up with her. As a teenager, she was attractive and cute; her hair was shoulder length, sometimes a little longer. She wore contacts, and had braces for a short time, which she insisted to be removed early against doctor’s orders for homecoming. As a young adult, she only grew in beauty, even though she occasionally didn’t think so. Each person who knew her thought she was beautiful.

She was the sister of Jeb Crain whom she relentlessly loved to baby all throughout their childhood. She played the part of “Jeb’s Little Mama.” She used to beat up on her little brother until he was bigger than her. As children they acted as if they disliked each other, but if someone turned on one of them, they were there to protect one another. There were times when they would form their own wrestling matches with their father and good ol’ mom would have to move the furniture to allow them room to tussle. As the two grew older and moved to Arkansas, they grew very close and were inseparable. The two were best friends. Deandra and Jeb were very much alike and according to their mother, they were hardheaded and stubborn, but what kid isn’t? Deandra was about fifteen when she met her half sister Shannon Beavers. On May 14, 1999, Jeb’s life was taken in an automobile accident. Deandra had lost her best friend in the entire world. She left behind the memories of Jeb in Glenwood and returned to Nevada for a while, but afterward returned to Glenwood to find comfort and support with her family and friends.

As a student, Deandra was a great one. She loved school. She attended Kindergarten at Indian Springs Elementary School in Indian Springs, Nevada. Two of her favorite things to do in Kindergarten were drawing and reading. She also attended Elementary School in Indian Springs, NV. She became a Pee Wee Cheerleader and was awarded the “Most Outstanding All Around Elementary Student” which was an immense accomplishment. This award was given to one 6th grader and one 12th grader every year. She attended Indian Springs High School through 11th grade where she was an outstanding Thunderbird Cheerleader. During the spring of 1996, she moved to Glenwood, Arkansas. She graduated with the final class of the Glenwood High School Tigers, before the school consolidated with Amity to emerge as the Centerpoint Knights. Her transition from Nevada to Arkansas was hard for her. She had a difficult time adjusting to the new surroundings, but eventually learned to love it in Glenwood. She learned soon after that her greatest and true friendships were in Arkansas, although friends she loved dearly remained behind in Nevada. Her favorite teacher in High School was Mrs. Carol West who helped her discover her passion for English and Literature, and Ellen Sargent, who taught her to love photography. Deandra obtained good grades all the way through high school and graduated with honors. Her graduation ceremony took place in the “New Gym” at Glenwood High School where she received a number of scholarships. The weather was very warm on this celebrated occasion, but nothing could dampen the spirits of the cheerful but slightly gloomy Deandra, realizing she missed her class from Indian Springs where she had attended her whole life. Her best friend from Nevada attended her graduation, which made the evening more special to her. Deandra did return to Indian Springs to attend her former class’s commencement. Her family had a graduation party for her at home where family and friends gathered to commemorate her accomplishments. Before she graduated, she intended on attending UCA where she did for one year, rooming with Tara Padgett Hargrove. She later moved back home and attended GCCC and Henderson State University where she was a member of the HSU Poms. Deandra also received an opportunity to go to England to study literature in college, however never went.

Deandra was quite the collector. She fell in love with Mickey Mouse years ago and began collecting Mickey memorabilia throughout the rest of her life. She had collected every Disney movie know to man. Coca Cola products and collectibles were also amid her favorite things to collect. Anywhere one sees a Mickey or a Coca Cola product, the idea of Deandra passes by.

Deandra was a Christian. She believed in God from the time she was a little child. She was baptized into the church when she was ten years old. She attended church all her life and remained strong in her faith in spite of some hardships that faced her later in life. Her parents took her to church from the time she was a baby, progressing into a life long vow to God. Deandra was a Baptist. She attended Indian Springs Baptist Church in Nevada, and after her move, First Baptist Church in Glenwood, Arkansas.

Makinleigh Rhea was born at Sunrise Hospital in Las Vegas, Nevada on March 12, 2001. She weighed 6lbs. 5 oz. She was 19 inches long. She without delay became Deandra’s life. She is the spitting image of her mother. Makinleigh was one year old when her mother passed away. Makinleigh reminds the world of her mother in her actions, attributes, tone of voice and laughter every day. Deandra left a legacy behind in her daughter who will evermore be a continuous reminder of the girl we once knew.

Deandra was a notable cheerleader. She loved to dance, cheer, and choreograph. She was so proud of the dances she prepared for her squadrons. Makinleigh’s birth was the most important event in her life. She was so swollen with pride at the thought and picture of her daughter who became her being the instant she was born. Deandra was an exceptional mother. Everyone has a life’s ultimate lesson while Deandra’s greatest lesson in life was the discovery of her love for her brother. His life and his death made her value and realize the degree of her love for him and after his death; she turned to God and became a more loyal and devoted Christian. She began to grasp the true meaning of life and began to live it the best way she could. Deandra turned to her mother for companionship after the death of her brother. The mother and daughter pair became best friends instantaneously. They were there to console one another when one needed to be comforted. Although, Deandra couldn’t stand to see her mother cry, she loved her more than anything.

Deandra left behind many friends who meant the world to her and loved her very much in return. From Kindergarten to the time she became a young adult., she revealed friendships that would last a lifetime, and some that wouldn’t. In Nevada, Deandra’s friends throughout childhood and adolescence were Amy Smith, Crystal Therur, and B.J. Davis. Her best friend in Nevada was Jessica Klopp. Jessica attended Deandra’s high school graduation in Glenwood. Parting with Jessica was one of the most difficult things Deandra ever had to do. In Arkansas, friends like Tenille West, Missy Jester, and Courtney Jones took her in and remained her friends during the time she found it so tough to adjust to Arkansas. A childhood friend anxiously anticipated her move to Glenwood. From the time Deandra was old enough to acknowledge what a friend was, Sarah Mitchell and Deandra were like sisters. Despite the fact that her move to Glenwood developed some distance, they were always there for each other right through life’s most important events. Another particular friendship was shaped upon her move to Arkansas. This was her friendship to Tara Padgett. Tara became her confidant, her companion, and her best friend. Tara was there for her no matter what. She was there to transport Deandra home when her brother died and so much more. Shyla Rogers also held a special place in Deandra’s heart. Shyla felt the pain of her loss when she lost Jeb and developed a friendship there that could never be replaced. Though a cousin, Gera Duggan was very precious to her also. Another individual, who became a cherished friend, was Amanda Yelverton. They became friends in college and soon after worked together which transpired into an irreplaceable friendship. Above all, a friend who probably meant more to her than any other, was the friend who was a lifelong companion to both she and Jeb. This person was Brandee Rice. She was there for her through life’s greatest events and struggles. Though Deandra was gone, Brandee reserved a spot for Deandra in her wedding three months following her death with a single lit candle on behalf of the bridesmaid and best friend who was supposed to be present during this special day in her life.

Deandra had a wonderful life full of family and friends who cherished her to the highest degree. Deandra had a desire where she longed to be thin. The consequence of this aspiration led to her death. When an alleged friend approached her and told her she looked fat, Deandra took action to become thin, which later caused her colon to refrain from functioning. Deandra suffered in agony for years, attended many doctor visits, and finally resorted to surgery, which would remove her colon. The doctors told her there was always a possibility she might die, but the option was hers, to live in pain for the rest of her life, or to confront the procedure and remove the hurt and ache she was suffering. Deandra was miserable during this time in her life. After coming to the conclusion that she considered necessary the surgery, her mother tried to talk her out of it due to a dream she had the night before. The dream was a mothers worst nightmare, though they both knew to end her pain, an operation was in all probability the best thing to do. Deandra made it through surgery and recovery when something went dreadfully wrong five hours later in her hospital room that night around 9:00 p.m. Deandra was in more pain than she could bear. An hour and a half later, on April 24, 2002, Deandra passed away with her mother next to her side alongside with flabbergasted doctors and nurses of St. Joseph’s Regional Health Center in Hot Springs, Arkansas.

The memorial service for Deandra L. Crain was held at First Baptist Church in Glenwood, Arkansas. Bro. Erby Burgess officiated the ceremony that celebrated and commemorated her living. The auditorium was overflowing with people who loved her dearly. Her two best friends Amanda and Tara read a poem in tears for their friend while many cried along with them. “Deandra’s Psalm” written and composed by her lifelong friend Sarah was played on the piano. Incapable to sing, Sarah wrote the words on a piece of paper and allowed Bro. Burgess to read them before she performed it on the piano. Donna West then sang a beautiful song entitled “Serenaded by Angels” with the words soothing all that heard them. Tony Smith sang a song with words of comfort and encouragement entitled “With Hope.” Following the service, Deandra was laid to rest in Mt. Tabor Cemetery just outside Glenwood, at the side of her brother, Jeb. To this day, not a single memory passes by of her every day in the hearts of all that cherished her.

Deandra Crain is the daughter of Mike and Shelley Crain of Glenwood, Arkansas, the mother of Makinleigh Rhea Crain Davis of Glenwood, Arkansas, the granddaughter of Henry and Carmel Miles of Glenwood and Louise Crain of Hot Springs, Arkansas. Her brother, Joseph Jebadiah “Jeb” Crain, her grandfather Odean Duggan, and her grandfather Joseph Crain preceded her in death. She is the niece of Kelley and Stephanie Duggan, Dan and Deanice Dollar, and Ron and Rosie O’Hotto.


Joseph Jebadiah "Jeb" Crain


Joseph Jebadiah "Jeb" Crain, age 18, of Glenwood, died Friday, May 14, 1999.

He was born on October 9, 1980, at Grand Junction, Colorado, the son of Mike Crain and Shelley Duggan Crain.

He was a 1999 graduate of Centerpoint High School and a member of the First Baptist Church of Glenwood. He attended school for ten years at Indians Springs, Nevada. He loved sports, watching sports, being with friends, especially his special friends, Shyla and Judy Rogers.

He was a member of the FCA, FBLA, FFA and was a senior class officer. He was a winner of the Prsidential Academic Fitness Award of 1996. He was a member of the Centerpoint Knights football team and the undefeated football team of the Indian Springs Thunderbirds.

He is survived by his parents, Mike and Shelley Crain of Glenwood; his half-sister, Shannon Beaver of Camden; his paternal grandmother, Louise Crain of Hot Springs; his maternal grandparents, Carmel and Henry Miles of Glenwood; his uncle, Kelly Duggan of Glenwood; three uncles; and three aunts.

He was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Joseph Crain and Odean Duggan.

Services will be held at 3:00 PM, Monday May 17, 1999, in the First Baptist Church of Glenwood with Rev. Erby Burgess officiating.

Interment will be in the Mount Tabor Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Matt McAnnally, Pete Cook, Benji Shields, Jason Wolf, Mitch Brown, Randy Caldwell, Anthony Williamson, Jake Hargrove, and Josh Bates.

Honorary pallbearers will be the 1999 senior class of Centerpoint High School and members and coaches of the Centerpoint High School football team.

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Published by Baxter Bulletin on Apr. 25, 2002.

Memories and Condolences
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Kristy Rupinski (Reed)

January 17, 2014

Miss Dee Dee and Jeb, I will always remember the time I spent with you guys as your babysitter. Deandra, I remember how absolutely cute you were with your big eyes and your miss bossy pants attitude! If you came across something you thought was gross you would say "yuckers". I always loved that! And Mr. Jeb you were just the cutest and sweetest child. You loved your big sister and wanted to do everything that she did. I'm so blessed to have had the opportunity to get to know you both. You both grew into such wonderful people and touched so many lives along your journey! You both are missed greatly. I know that you are together and saving a place for the rest of us! Love you my sweets!

wd smith

April 24, 2011

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Shelley Crain

April 12, 2011

Dearest Deandra,
32years ago right now you came into this world and words cannot describe the feeling and the love I had at this time. You were so beautiful I couldn't believe it. I miss you so much I can't describe what it has been like without you here. Your beautiful daughter and God are the only things that have kept me going. You would be so proud of her as I always was of you. Please know that you are never far from my heart. I love you so much, please don't ever forget that.
Mom

Makinleigh Crain

February 19, 2011

dear mommy,
i miss you very much.. please come back! i cry every day. please come back for me :(

Dianne Miller

May 14, 2010

No words to describe how I feel right now. I know how you are feeling,Shelley and Mike. I have been through this years ago and it is all still so vividly in my mind. God Bless your family...

Anthony Shaw

November 9, 2009

I have such fond memories of Deandra, Jeb, and I growing up together in Nevada. I'll never forget my trip to New Orleans with Deandra too. I love and miss them dearly!!!

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Judy rogers

May 17, 2009

Jeb,

It has been a long ten years! You cross my mind often. I wonder how things might have gone had you not left us.

I will forever have your great smile in my memory. You were a special friend.

Miss Judy

Judy Rogers

April 24, 2009

Deandra, I will never forget this day seven years ago. I knew you were in the hospital and had checked on you earlier in the day. The report I got said you were doing better.

Later that evening I got a call saying you were in serious condition. The funny thing, the caller was not calling me. He was calling the pastor and got me by mistake. But that didn't matter, Roy and I jumped in the car and headed to the hospital.

When we got there Mike and Shelley were in the prayer room. We went in and prayed with them and then the doctor came in and said you were gone. I could not believe it! It had been such a short time since Jeb left and that wound was still fresh.

There are few days that I don't think of both you and Jeb. I love Shelley and Mike and your sweet Mackinleigh is the image of you. You would be sooooo proud of her.

The comfort I find is knowing you and Jeb are together. And I know we will be in heaven soon and having the best reunion ever!

Vanessa (Sierra) Heidt

April 14, 2009

Deandra & Jeb,
I just wanted you to know I sure do still think alot about you guys. I still hold dear the memories of being kids when time seemed to stand still. Now, I look back and I still cannot believe it has been this long since you went home to the Lord. There are times when I feel like you peep in from time to time so say hello in your own way. You two were such a delight! I remember babysitting you guys and wasn't like babysitting at all because we had so much fun. If it were not for you guys, I wouldn't have ever learned manners.....yes , I say manners because you two were some of the most respectful kids and I was rotten! Kids out West really don't say miss or mr. or yes mam and yes sir a whole lot. Your love and faith in the Lord was also just as inspiring. I'm sorry to tell you I can still be quite rotten, but I learned alot from you and I missed you from the moment I left and graduated before you in 93. I still regret not keeping in good touch when you left Nevada. I miss you and our good times ......

Judy Rogers

April 12, 2009

Deandra, I can't believe it's your 30th birthday! You will forever in my mind be the sweet young lady with the shy smile and soft voice. There are many who still think of you and miss you each and every day. Tell Jeb hello for me!

Judy Rogers

October 9, 2008

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! I just wanted to say I love you and still miss you every day.

Gera Partee

April 26, 2008

Another year goes by...you are both forever in our hearts and memories. Love and miss you both so much!

Tara Hargrove

April 24, 2008

Love You & Miss You Sooooo Much

January 1, 2008

ANOTHER NEW YEAR AND YOU TWO ARE STILL ABSENT FROM OUR LIVES. I HOPE YOU BOTH KNOW HOW MUCH WE LOVE YOU AND CHERISH THE MEMORIES WE HAVE OF YOU BOTH.

FRIENDS FOREVER

Jamie Christie

October 10, 2007

Hey Jeb I wish you were here so I could give you a big birthday hug, I will save all these hugs for you for when we meet again. I miss you and you are always in my thoughts Loving you forever.

October 9, 2007

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JEB! WE MISS YOU EVERYDAY. YOU WILL ALWAYS BE IN OUR HEARTS.

FRIENDS FOREVER

Kristie & Kassie Porter

April 26, 2007

Jeb, not a day goes by that I don't think of you... I miss you man! You were always there for me anytime I needed to talk. So much has happened in my life since you've been gone and all I can say is "If only Jeb were here..."
Forever in my heart,
Kris

Gera Partee

April 24, 2007

Deandra,
How is it possible to keep missing you so much more with every day that passes? I can't believe that it has been five years. Forever in our hearts, much love.

Shelley Crain

October 9, 2006

My dearest Jeb, what can I say my precious boy on your 26th birthday, but I love you and miss you. I try to see the man you would be, if you would be married, or have children. I found a picture of Makinleigh the other night that was taken a few months after Deandra died and all I could think of was how proud Deandra was of her little girl and how proud you would have been of her.
Makinleigh cries for you and her mother even though she did not know you on earth, I somehow feel she knew you before being born.
I see people you were friends with and went to school with and they seem to have good lives with families and I wonder why you had to be one that never got to experience it. You loved children so much, you loved life, but I know you are celebrating your birthday with our Lord and what a celebration it is.
I love you sweet man and always will.
Mom

Jamie Burke (Christie)

October 9, 2006

hey Jeb I woke up this mrning with you on my mind, It's kinda funny how I feel your pressence with me at times. And of course I could never forget your Birthday. Happy Birthday Jeb. I miss you and love you.

AR

September 19, 2006

There isnt a day that goes by that I dont think about you both. The impacts you made upon my life & many others is huge. We stopped out by the cemetary the other day, cleaned up a little & just checked in on everything there. CK was asking questions about who you were & I got to share some wonderful stories will her & my bf about you both. It was really nice. I miss those moments making memories with yall. Thank you for shining those bright & beautiful smiles down upon me.. even from Heaven!

Janell Ray

July 21, 2006

To the Crain family,

This is such a beatiful tribute to a daughter and son that you loved. I am so sorry about their deaths. I was browsing after signing Maj. Trout's obit. and found your children's life story. I know this gives you comfort. My sympathies are with you all.

Janet Ray

July 21, 2006

To the Crain family,

This is such a beatiful tribute to a daughter and son that you loved. I am so sorry about their deaths. I was browsing after signing Maj. Trout's obit. and found your children's life story. I know this gives you comfort. My sympathies are with you all.

Sarah Cowart

May 2, 2006

D~

This time of year always pours the memories of you like raindrops from the sky. It brightens every aspect of my being everytime I see your precious Makinleigh at church or anywhere else. She is a beauty and an angel sent from God to remind us of you everyday. I miss you more than any words could ever express. Your mom is precious to me and misses you and Jeb more than one could ever imagine. She loves your little girl with her utmost ability and holds on to her like she held you when you were here. I thank God for every memory I have of you and continue to miss you. I can't wait till I'm in heaven with you, Jeb and all my very missed loved ones.

Shelley Crain

May 1, 2006

Deandra, I can't believe it has been 4 years that you have been gone. The pain and hurt of losing you will never leave my heart. I miss having you here to talk to, to cry with, to watch movies with, and just knowing that I had someone I could always count on. Makinleigh is growing so much and is still so beauthful, I know that you would be so proud of her. She still looks so much like you and still has Jeb's personality. She is a true gift from God, I just wish you could see her. I love you baby girl and I always will, please save a place for me in heaven, I can't wait to see you and your brother.I love you so much.

Mom

Cara Tolleson

April 27, 2006

Love you and miss you Deandra

April

April 27, 2006

Been thinking alot about you two lately.. I miss you lots. I really wish I could give you a big hug & get one back like I use to get from you, Jeb. They always made everything better. I feel you with me at times when I talk to you. I miss you so much. Hope youre having fun up there.. I will see you one day.. and yes you better have a big hug waiting on me! i miss those too! LOL LOVE YA MAN!!!

Missy DeVillier

April 25, 2006

I found this information on April 25, 2006 just by surfing the web. It is the day after Deandras anniversary. I have known her parents most of my life. Deandra and I shared a birthday and a love for collecting Mickey Mouse (which I just learned). I think and pray often for her parents and her daughter. My prayer is that God continues to hold them close and that they are open to accept his comfort and love.

Shelley Crain

February 9, 2006

Jeb and Deandra, it was such a long lonesome Christmas without the both of you. We spent Christmas Eve at your Grandma Carmels which was a lot of fun then we went home to Hot Springs where we now live in Grandma Lousie's and Grandpa Joe's house. We spent the whole day there with Makinleigh without going anywhere with her and letting her open and play with her toys. I think she had a lot of fun. D' Makinleigh looks so much like you it takes peoples breath away. Uncle Jeb she has your personally, signs all the time and kids with you all the time. She is beautiful and wonderful and we praise God every day for her and thank you Deandra for trusting us with her. You should have a new angel in heaven, her name is Brittany Fagan, she is 19 her mother taught school at the Christian School last year that Makinleigh went to, and Makinleigh loved her, so if you meed her treet her special and help her family to holp up in this hard time. Please continue to help Daddy and me because we miss you so much and would love to just love to have and little sign that you are ok and doing alright. Love each other and keep each other safe. Some how I hope the God will let you both help us build our new home according to God's specifications and his time.

We love you both so very much and miss you still.

Momma and Daddy

Kyla Dillard

February 2, 2006

Shelly, Kelly, and Carmel, I don't know the rest of your families, but I wanted you three to know for sure that feel you pain tonight. Please take care of each other.

Jeanie Davis

January 30, 2006

What a lovely life story you've written about Deandra, I'd like to read Jeb's as well someday. These two wonderful souls will never be forgotten. God bless you.

Christmas 1997, Jeb was so proud to put his name on the front of his truck on the rebel flag.

January 10, 2006

Deandra and Makinleigh Christmas 2001, Makinleigh's only Christmas with her mother Deandra. Deandra was so proud of her beautiful daughter.

January 10, 2006

Deandra helping Makinleigh open her Christmas presents at Grandma Carmels Christmas Eve night.

January 10, 2006

Grandma Carmel with her two granddaughters and one great-granddaughter. This was Makinleigh's only Christmas with her mother Deandra.

January 10, 2006

Makinleigh's first birthday, Deandra helping her open her presents. Made on March 12, 2002 a month before Deandra died.

January 9, 2006

Makinleigh visiting her mother while she was sick in the hospital.

January 9, 2006

Deandra and Mike helping Makinleigh enjoy the swimming pool at the motel.

January 9, 2006

Deandra and Makinleigh getting ready for the beauty padget.

January 9, 2006

Deandra with Makinleigh in her first beauty padget at the Pike County Fair in Glenwood

January 9, 2006

Deandra and Makinleigh getting ready to go to a wedding.

January 9, 2006

Deandra, Mother, Makinleigh and Anna Grace. Mom loved having all her granddaughters together.

January 9, 2006

Deandra, Tara and me in Las Vegas at the Siegfried and Roy show a couple of days after Makinleigh was born. Tara flew out to be with Deandra.

January 9, 2006

Makinleigh with her mother, her grandmother, her great-grandmother, and three of her great-great aunts at her baby shower.

January 9, 2006

Deandra, Makinleigh and Amanda at the baby shower.

January 9, 2006

Tara, Deandra and Makinleigh at the baby shower.

January 9, 2006

Deandra, Makinleigh and me at her baby shower in Glenwood, AR at the FBC.

January 9, 2006

Deandra and Makinleigh.

January 9, 2006

Deandra bring Makinleigh home in Nevada, Deandra is so proud.

January 9, 2006

Deandra dressing Makinleigh to bring her home from the hospital.

January 9, 2006

Deandra holding Makinleigh for the first time. She was so proud of her daughter, Deandra always said Makinleigh was perfect just perfect.

January 9, 2006

Shane handing Deandra her daughter Makinleigh Rhea Crain-Davis, born March 12, 2001 in Las Vegas, NV, for the first time. Deandra's face is priceless

January 9, 2006

Deandra trying to see her daughter while the nurse cleans her and wraps her in a warm blanket.

January 9, 2006

Mike and I standing by Deandra waiting for her to have Makinleigh.

January 9, 2006

Deandra and her very good friend Brandee, Thanksgiving 2000 in Las Vegas, NV at Deandra and Shane's house.

January 9, 2006

Deandra and Shane dressed for a night on the town.

January 9, 2006

Deandra after she moved to Las Vegas. She needed to get away from Arkansas after losing Jeb.

January 9, 2006

Deandra and Jebadiah in New Orleans during Jeb's senior spring break. Deandra was so glad they made this trip together.

January 9, 2006

Deandra and Tara's apartment at UCA their first year of college.

January 9, 2006

One of Deandra and Shane's fishing trips to Utah. She loved these trips.

January 9, 2006

Jeb with his good friend Brandy Plyler

January 9, 2006

Deandra and Travis Smaka. This was Deandra's first homecoming dance and she was so excited.

January 9, 2006

Deandra and Jeb were always wrestling, even though Jeb was bigger Deandra could always hold her own.

January 9, 2006

Michelle Weisheit, Loveland

October 27, 2005

Dear Jeb and Deandra,

You both knew my grandparents Harold and Fran James before I had ever even meet them. When I moved to Indian Springs, my twin brother Micheal and I were taken to your guys house to meet you both, and also taken to Brandee Rices house and I remember my first day of school when you Jeb took me under your wing and led me around. I remember Deandra when I was probibly in 3rd grade and you in 4th and we cooked in your my bake oven, we thought we were the best cooks in the world. I know that through the years we did not stay friends like that but we still did always talk, and I always thought you were so preety Deandra and I wanted to be as good of a cheerleader as you. You both were truely loved by everyone and I know that you two are happy together. Love always Michelle



Dear Mike and Shelly,

I dont know if you remember me, my name is Michelle Weisheit and I have a twin brother named Micheal. I know that you knew my grandparents Harold and Fran James. I have a picture of my grandmother and Jeb at the air show in Indian Springs many years ago. My grandmother has since passed away but grandfather is still alive and I know that he is truely sorry to hear about your loses. May God bless your lifes. Love Michelle

The group homecoming night

October 27, 2005

Travis Smaka, Deandra, Brianna Harrison, P.J. Watford going to the homecoming dance, Deandra's freshman year.

October 27, 2005

Sarah Mitchell Cowart with Deandra homecoming night 1996

October 27, 2005

Deandra, Missy, and Courtney in history class

October 27, 2005

Deandra recieved the presidential accadenics fittness award, after she recieved the award it was taken to Washington D.C. by his mother Virginia Kelly afriend of Deandra's grandparents and had President Clinton sign it personally.

October 27, 2005

Jeb was player of the week almost every week they played football

October 27, 2005

Jeb was the first quarterback to play on the new Centerpoint Knights football field. His number was always 20, even when the team was the Glenwood Tigers. They retired his number after his death.

October 27, 2005

Jeb always had the most beautiful hair, but he did't like it so he always had his hair cut short.

October 27, 2005

October 27, 2005

Jeb and Shyla in front of the First Baptist Church after all the graduates were honored.

October 27, 2005

Amy Wilkinson

October 27, 2005

Some of the best memories of my life so far have been when i was in Indian springs elementary.Lots of those memories include Deandra.I can remember the proudest moment that i had when i was a little girl was when Dee passed down her crown and crowned me as Jr.Miss Indian springs.I have so many great memories of my child hood in Indian springs and i think of them often and i would like to thank Deandra for making some of the best ones with me.God bless you both and god bless your family.

Pam Wilkinson

October 27, 2005

Dear Mike and Shelley and family,

What we remember so well, are their beautiful smiles, and eyes. What has been said so often, to be a mirror to the soul. They were such gorgeous kids through and through. All the lives they touched were doubly blessed for having known them. Many prayers and thoughts have gone your way. Thank you so much for sharing these most precious memories.

Vanessa (Sierra) Heidt

October 26, 2005

My Dearest Deandra,

You & Jeb were the first welcoming faces I met when I moved to Indian Springs many years ago when I was in the 4th grade. I still hold very dear to my hart was that you showed up at my door, so tiny , so beautiful, and instanly introduced yourself to me & asked if I would be your friend & buy cookies.( You used to call me Lisa!) Our friendship instanly blossomed. Then it wasn't too long till You, Jeb and I were off playing! The age difference never mattered, and though your ride-on toys were too small for me, you kindly let me try them anyway! As we grew, so did our friendship, and you finally could say my name.

I also remember us going through the same pains of growing up. We were both awfully mistreated by some people, and you and I had so many hart-to-hart talks crying, wondering what was wrong with us. You were always so beautiful inside and out and I could never see what it was you saw that was wrong. You always handled yourself gracefully in the face of bullies. I admired you for it because I could not. But we shared one small victory together, The Mini Miss & Miss Indian Springs Pagent! Oh, all the hopes and dreams we would make for ourselves! And our little Jeb that was such a singin' ham was always the star!

D, you always as a child and beyond accepted me when nobody else would. Always kind harted and loving, you would encourage me by passing along the word of our Lord Jesus.

My biggest regret, one that long had haunted me long before your passing, was the not keeping in touch more after I left that town. It warmed my hart that you thought of me when you came to visit me after I had moved back for a short time. You visited me at one of my darkest times and it was also yours as well for Jeb had passed on already. Out of respect and sadness about Jeb, I never told you how much it ment to me to see you when I was suffering from my own silly problems. So I am telling you now, You and B.J. brought a joy to my hart!

I know you and Jeb are with our Lord, but I miss you. I miss our childhood. And even now, when I visit my parents in I.S. , I still cry passing your old house ( I pass it from time to time before I leave). I can almost see us playing, like watching a movie. With our friends, Brandee, Manuel, and B.J. I can see us laugh, I can see us cry. I can still see us dancing and blasting my mom's stereo being the superstars that we dremt we would become. I can still see us D, just the way we were.....

Miss Shelly and Mr. Mike, I miss you too. You were always kind and welcomed me into your home, and share in your childrens lives. Thank you. I pray you guys and Makinliegh are doing well. God Bless you & yours. Please feel free to contact me as I would love to know how you are doing.

Eva and Greg Sierra

October 26, 2005

I am so sorry for not getting in touch with you sooner, I just didn't know what to say. Your childen were both so beautiful and we have such fond memories , especialy of Miss D. May God bless you and Mike and or course D'S look alike

Love Eva Sierra

Deandra was Junior Miss Indian Springs and Venessa Sierra was Miss Indian Spring, they were so beautiful.

October 25, 2005

Deandra was so proud to be a Thunderbird cheerleader.

October 25, 2005

Zach Beene, Missy Jester, Deandra and Ryan Tidwell going to the senior prom.

October 25, 2005

Deandra and Amie at their birthday party

October 25, 2005

Amie Smith and Deandra's birthday party. Their birthday was on the same day and they celebrated a lot of birthdays together. They were best friends for years and continued to be close until Deandra died.

October 25, 2005

Deandra and her Dad dancing at Deandra and Amies birthday party

October 25, 2005

Jeb with his cousin Misty graduation night

October 25, 2005

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