Diane Simmons Dean

Diane Simmons Dean, 69, of Jay, died Friday, Dec. 28, 2018, at Jay Hospital after an extended illness.

Mrs. Dean was born in Century, Fla. and had been a lifetime member of the Jay community, where she was a homemaker.

The funeral was held at 1 p.m., Monday, Dec. 31, at the Century Church of Christ with Min. Jesse Claunch officiating. Burial followed at Jay Cemetery with Flomaton Funeral Home directing.

Mrs. Dean is survived by her husband of 48 years, Jackie R. Dean of Jay; one son, Matthew Kirk Dean of Corning, N.Y.; one daughter, Heather (Shannon) Edwards of Jay; one brother, Roger Simmons of Pensacola; two sisters, Julia Major of Pensacola and Angela Sue Husfelt of Milton, Fla.; one grandchild; and numerous nephews, nieces and other family members and friends.

Mrs. Dean was preceded in death by her parents, Ed and Camie Dunsford Simmons; and one sister, Vanessa Olinger.