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Alicia Deans Obituary

ALICIA MARIE DEANS Alicia Marie Deans, age 26, of Leland, NC went home to be with the Lord Tuesday April 28, 2015. Alicia was born on April 1, 1989. She was the youngest of eight children. She will always be remembered as a very forgiving, fun, loving person who loved everyone. She was so full of life! Remembered are her brother Tracy Deans, and grandparents Edward and Dorothy Emmons, Millard Deans and Christine Mc Daniels; who all preceded her in death. Surviving are her two children Aaliyah and Bently Ward. Her mother Sheila Emmons Deans, Father James Deans and wife Kimberly. Her six siblings; Tammy Greeson, Angela Glover and husband Sam, Jamie Deans, Wesley Emmons and wife Oubon, Charles Deans and wife Amanda,Trisha Terry and husband Jeremy. Her two step siblings Brandi and Timothy Johnson. Also surviving are many aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Alicia left this earth way too early for us to understand, but God always has a purpose and therefore we all must believe that Alicia is still among us! Funeral services will be conducted at 5:30 pm on Tuesday, May 19, 2015 at LOVE Ministries Church 171 Old Fayetteville Road, Leland 28451. The family will see friends following the service. The family would like to thank everyone involved in the search for Alicia, to many to personally name with a special thanks to Detective Ronald Clark and the staff of Brunswick County Sheriff's Department who worked countless hours as well as the Columbus County Sheriff's Department, Monica Caison and her volunteers of CUE where the family would like memorials to be directed to the CUE Center for Missing Persons PO Box 12714 Wilmington, NC 28405. Please share memories and condolences with the family and view the "VIDEO TRIBUTE" at www.wilmingtoncares.com. Wilmington Funeral & Cremation Village Road Chapel, 525 Village Road Leland, NC 28451. 910.383.3511

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Published by Wilmington Star-News from May 16 to May 19, 2015.

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Brenda

May 29, 2024

I just watched your episode "the night that didn't end" on ID & my heart broke for the mom & sister, my family has suffered more tragedies than I can even count so I'm sending prayers your way as I share in your pain.
God Bless!

PATRICIA ZANINELO

April 11, 2021

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

May 20, 2015

Alicia ,just too let you know you'll truely be missed. LOVE BILL--- SUNSET HARBOR CHURCH

May 19, 2015

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. The Ganey family

Janet Parnell

May 18, 2015

Im greatful to have spent your last few days on earth together cooking out!You were a true friend and the love you showed my boys,You were a angle on earth you will be missed and Ill never forget the true friendship you showed me!! RIP ALICA DEANS

Deborah Nichols Ratcliff

May 16, 2015

My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Shane & Sheila Irving

May 16, 2015

Our hearts go out to the Deans family. We are so sorry for your loss. You are in our prayers through this difficult time.

Mindy Grainger

May 16, 2015

My heart and prayers go out to the Dean's family. Alicia was a wonderful person. She will forever be loved and missed.

Patricia Hodge

May 16, 2015

To u Alecia,

Patricia Hodge

May 16, 2015

I had the the honor 2 meet this young lady, so sweet so sad at the same time, that is what Drew my attention 2 her, We were going 2 sing songs 4 the LORD, GOD had other plans we don't no why these things happen, OUR LORD has it all worked out. May she rest in peace

Pat Nolan

May 16, 2015

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Deans family during this sad and tragic time. Alicia had such a kind heart. I'll always remember my times chatting with Alicia and getting to know her better when the family was vacationing at Gun Lake. Alicia is at peace with friends and family forever in heaven.
With Love and Sympathy, Pat Nolan & Family

April Wallington

May 16, 2015

My prayers go out to the Deans family. Me and Alicia used to be in church together as kids. I used to always stay the night with Alicia and go skating on the weekends. I miss you baby girl. RIP alicia... I love u baby girl!!!

A Christian Brother

May 16, 2015

This can be such a brutal planet. I take comfort knowing that that sweet girl is present with the Lord. Go to YouTube ang type in "Angel's Wings" by Randy Stonehill and be comforted. We're gonna see her soon and very soon!

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