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Deana Bryant Obituary
July 24, 1953 - Nov. 18, 2019
NEW CARLISLE, IN - Deana Raye Bryant, 66, of New Carlisle, IN, passed away on Monday, November 18, 2019 in her home of complications from COPD. Deana was born on July 24, 1953 in Whitley, KY to Joy Shally (Anderson) and Raymond Bryant. As a child she moved to New Carlisle, later residing in South Bend, where she became a successful business woman and co-owner of the Seahorse Caberet II. Deana was instrumental in helping to launch the South Bend Aids Ministry. Deana's greatest joy came from helping people, which she continued to do until her death. Most recently Deana volunteered at the PACE program, where she assisted clients with creating holiday gifts. Deana loved working in her garden and was a devout Animal Advocate. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Teana Caudel, a stepfather, Lester Anderson, and a stepsister, Sandra Blubaugh. Deana is survived by her mother, Joy Anderson of Gulf Breeze, FL, her sister, Patricia Bryant, her daughter, Vanity Nies of Mishawaka, a grandson, Currin Caudel of Philadelphia, PA, two stepsisters, Elizabeth McKinley of Mishawaka and Leslye Runkle of Edwardsburg, MI, an aunt, Mary Walters and her cousin, Judy Nicholson, both of Gulf Breeze, FL. Deana requested that no service be held. To send online condolences, please visit www.kaniewski.com.
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Maisie Condon
November 21, 2023
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
January 27, 2020
My heart is greatly saddened! While trying to seek contact of a dear friend, whom I worked for and dressed with in that tiny dressing room, will always be treasured memories. I'll always think of how Beautiful and elegant, she was in the Stunning white chiffon gown she made and designed and how it looked like a twirling tornado of beauty! I still have her promo she gave me when she stayed at the house and performed in Nashville Tn. When I got her booked! They loved her! And my I so fondly have memories of the Seahorse and each anniversary and how she added something new each year and her excitement to share it with everyone. Not to throw in those darn rehearsals, everything had to be perfect! I loved her and she called me "Stormy" and her "trouble " daughter, lol! May she enjoy the peace and ever lasting love and happiness she truly deserves. I did love her dearly and had no idea of the loss! She played a large roll in aiding me to be the woman I am today! R.I.P.! Deanna, Sincerely Erika "Stormy" Knight! Luv always!!!!!! Simply stunned and in saddened shock!!!!!! Erika "Stormy" Knight!
January 27, 2020
My heart is greatly saddened! While trying to seek contact of a dear friend, whom I worked for and dressed with in that tiny dressing room, will always be treasured memories. I'll always think of how Beautiful and elegant, she was in the Stunning white chiffon gown she made and designed and how it looked like a twirling tornado of beauty! I still have her promo she gave me when she stayed at the house and performed in Nashville Tn. When I got her booked! They loved her! And my I so fondly have memories of the Seahorse and each anniversary and how she added something new each year and her excitement to share it with everyone. Not to throw in those darn rehearsals, everything had to be perfect! I loved her and she called me "Stormy" and her "trouble " daughter, lol! May she enjoy the peace and ever lasting love and happiness she truly deserves. I did love her dearly and had no idea of the loss! She played a large roll in aiding me to be the woman I am today! R.I.P.! Deanna, Sincerely Erika "Stormy" Knight! Luv always!!!!!! Simply stunned and in saddened shock!!!!!!
donna lawton
November 30, 2019
i will miss you my friend
lynne bradley
November 30, 2019
you brought a bright light doing your fun spot light on stage. my favorite Janice joplin,one of your many other rocking acts.you were a delight and kind fun person. Now up in heaven hanging with gloria. xo
November 27, 2019
Deana was such a bright light for so many and for so many years. Joy, if you see this, I met you through Jan Beatty years ago. I first met Deana while she worked at Shula's in Niles. I will never forget her and her sparkling energy. I am so very sorry for your loss.
With love, Randall Corley
Sam Mason
Sam Mason
November 26, 2019
I met Deana in the 70's and saw her off and on until the later70's or early 80's. Then I lost track of everyone in that area of IN. I went to Germany.
Sam Mason
Sam Mason
November 26, 2019
Bradley Bogaert
November 25, 2019
I will never forget u ....my friend.. my mentor ...my "Deana" in neon...shine on ...
Leigh Robison
November 25, 2019
You will be forever remembered in my heart.
Leigh
November 24, 2019
I am Deanna's cousin from Georgia. I haven't been blessed to know Deanna personally but have learned about her through family. My mother was very fond of her mother and she talked in depth about Deanna and Joy. I have met many members of mom's family and have never met one I didn't love tremendously! Our family is full of love and laughter. I may not have had the pleasure of visiting with Deanna in life... but we have a lot of laughter and conversations coming when I get to Heaven. My prayers are with her family as they go through this loss. Please know that there is family all over the United States praying for you! Love, Cousin Gina
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