of Conway, AR
August 26, 1938 - November 1, 2024
Deanna Christian Green Blackmore of Conway, Arkansas went to be with the Lord on Friday, November 1, 2024 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on August 26, 1938 in Los Angeles, California.
Deanna served alongside her husband, Duaine, as he pastored churches in Missouri and Arkansas for over 38 years. She was the consummate pastor's wife in the smaller communities in which they served. Deanna sacrificially served the needs of others humbly putting the needs of others above herself. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, faithfully modeling unconditional love to her family.
Duaine and Deanna are survived by their three children, Terry (Dennis) Haugen of Conway, Brent Blackmore of Dallas, TX,= and Don (Barbara) Blackmore of Jonesboro, AR and eight grandchildren, Allison (Daniel) Gary of Jonesboro, AR, Meagan (Rob) Greer of Baton Rouge, LA, Christin (Alex) VanHouten of Greenbrier, AR, Christopher (Kathleen) Bell of Conway, AR, Anna French of Jonesboro, AR, Katie (Ryan) Whitlock of Jonesboro, AR, Melissa Morales of Ft. Worth, TX, Chris (Amber) Haugen of Little Rock, AR and Kyle (Lindsey) Haugen of Scottsdale, AZ.
They are also survived by sixteen great-grandchildren, Grace, Jack and MacKenzie Gary, Savannah, Ava Jane and Madelyn Greer, Gabriel and Bennett VanHouten, Carter and Tatum Bell, Eleanor French, Lydia and Sophia Whitlock, Knox, Ruby and Cora Haugen.
Visitation will be held on Monday, November 4, 2024 at 10:00 AM followed by the memorial service at 11:00 AM at Second Baptist Church, Conway. Pastor David Rainey will assist with the service. Burial will be at Pearson Cemetery, Pearson, Arkansas.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to Renewal Ranch (www.therenewalranch.org)
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6 Condolence(s)
Freddie and Kay Williams
Monday, November 4, 2024
We pray for the Blackmore Family: I got to know this wonderful couple while visiting after church. Duaine and I struck a conversation about his baseball ability, especially is left handed pitching and later Deanna and I talked about gardening and she gave me enough seed to plant in my garden. They were Chinese climbing Okra and were discussed quite often often. I pray for the family during this difficult time. May God Bless this beautiful family. They were a great addition to the Second Baptist...
Timothy Long
Monday, November 4, 2024
Mrs. Deanna was such an inspiration!!! Loved her! She and Duaine took care of my brother and I while mom (her cousin) was undergoing cancer treatments when we live in Foreman. She even road in an ambulance with me to Texarkana when I got hurt!! Great People and I pray for the family!!! Love you all and God Bless!!!
Bryan Cole
Sunday, November 3, 2024
Blackmore family,
I am so sorry for your loss. I rejoice with you that your mom is now at peace with Jesus and Mr. Duaine. I really enjoyed visiting with Mr. Blackmore the short time I knew him. He walked by my house each morning.
Mrs. Deanna and I share a birthday! I know you will miss her here terribly, but will look forward to a great reunion in Heaven someday. God bless you.
Joyce
Sunday, November 3, 2024
Deanna was such a kind, caring and loving Christian friend. I will always remember her sweet smile. We were classmates at 2nd Baptist Church and she will certainly be missed.
Elijah Wanje
Sunday, November 3, 2024
My heartfelt condolences to the family. As a foreign college student in the 80s, Mom Dianne opened her home to me and I was totally blessed by her love and kindness to me. Her faith in Jesus was so radiant that it left a lasting mark in my life. Today am pastoring a church of over 2000 members because of her nature over me as a young person. She truly was an amazing and wonderful mother.Thank you Mom Dianne for loving this Kenyan boy.
Jolinda Bryant
Saturday, November 2, 2024
My sincere sympathy for the loss of your mom. She was so sweet to everyone, especially me. She was a shining example of a godly woman. May God bless you in the days and weeks ahead. Love in Christ, Jolinda Bryant.