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1937
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2024
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Deanna Fox Obituary
Dee was born on March 16, 1937, in Joliet, Illinois, to Gildo and Genevieve Boyd Spina. On June 9, 1956, she married the love of her life, Robert Fredrick Fox. Together, they embarked on a journey filled with love, adventure, and dedication.
During Bob's service in the U.S. Marine Reserves, Dee worked tirelessly at the Joliet Arsenal of Illinois. Their family grew with the arrival of their children, Wade, Chris and Amy. Although hesitant about leaving Illinois, Dee courageously embraced the opportunity to move to Arkansas. Together with Bob, they invested in Coral Courts Resort and co-founded Bull Shoals Lanes, later expanding to include the 178 Club Restaurant. Their entrepreneurial spirit and dedication to their community forged lasting bonds.
In retirement, Dee found solace and joy in spending time with her children and grandchildren. Dee loved to read recipe books and she continued to look for the next best recipe for Wade to prepare for her and he did so!
Dee's legacy lives on through her children: Wade (Vickie) Fox, Chris (Tabby) Fox and Amy (Kenzie) Parnell; her brother, James Spina; her grandchildren, Skyler, Seth and Zackery Fox, Laiken Fox, Faith Parnell, Anna, Doug, Kristin and Taylor; and great-grandchild, Ruth Calvert.
Dee is preceded in death by her beloved husband; her parents; her brother, David Spina; and her grandson, Tyler Bentley Fox.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to the Hospice of the Ozarks or the Bull Shoals Methodist Church.
Arrangements are by Kirby and Family Funeral and Cremation Services-Bull Shoals, Arkansas. To share condolences and memories, please visit Dee's online obituary and guestbook at www.kirbyandfamily.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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Karen Boyd
April 11, 2024
Prayers for all of your family God Blessings for all.
Quenton Riggs
April 5, 2024
One of the kindest,humbled i believe she seen things in
People others couldn't. Loved the time I spent in kitchen with her. Bob an all of you that goes for. I love you all. Quenton James
Pat Curtis (Anglers)
April 4, 2024
My thoughts and prayers are with all of Dee's family especially Wade, Vickie, Chris, Tabby, Amy and Kenzie.
I'm wishing you all peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts of your mother.
Love,
Pat Curtis (Anglers)
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