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She was born May 22nd, 1936, in Dover, Delaware, to the late Russell F. Marker and Elizabeth Marker.
Barbaras whole life was her family. She was an avid reader, enjoyed the WNBA, and football as well as golf. She enjoyed sitting down with a good puzzle.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Edward Hackett Dean, and her children, Douglas Dean, Jeffery Dean, and Kathy Dean.
Mrs. Dean is survived by her son, Christopher Dean of Harrington, DE; her brother, Russell Marker of Camden, DE; and her grandchildren, Erica M. Dean, Peyton C. Dean, Jeffrey E. Dean, and Bradley R. Dean.
A viewing will be held at 11:00am, Friday August 15th, 2025, at Torbert Funeral Chapel, 1145 E. Lebanon Road, Dover, Delaware.
Funeral services will be held at 12:00pm, Friday August 15th, 2025, at Torbert Funeral Chapel, 1145 E. Lebanon Road, Dover, Delaware.
Interment will be held at Odd Fellows Cemetery, Camden, Delaware.
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Monica Morris
Yesterday
My deepest condolences to family & friends: Barbara was one of a kind for sure... beautiful inside and out, kind, generous, and caring. I´m so grateful our paths crossed in life. She was a true friend indeed with a loving heart . We were just neighbors at first then we got to know each other and became quite close. She loved her family unconditionally and they were such a big part of her life. Her kids and Grandkids filled her heart and were her world. They were all so important to her...She was with me with I had my son....and helped me build a solid foundation for his life. "Mom mom Barby" is who she was to him. We shared many dinners together, shopping excursions, Dover Electric Christmas parties, and visits in her condo. Always a pleasure to just spend time together.....she had a dear love for animals esp Boxers.. my pup was a mix and they built a sweet bond over the years. Barbara would take care of her for me many times and my Magic gurl loved her. My heart is heavy knowing she is gone.....she touched my life and my son´s life immensely ~ she left a legacy that will live on forever along with the many memories in our hearts. Godspeed Barbara Dean , ur work on earth is done. You were loved by many and will be missed. I can´t begin to even imagine the reunion at the Pearly gates with ur folks, Doug, Jeffery, Kathy, Eddie, Mary Freeman, John to name a few. Rest easy, it was an honor to be ur friend.
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