Deanna's Funeral Expenses

UPDATE: Deanna Belle (Damon) Whitaker's Obituary Deanna Belle (Damon) Whitaker (79) of Ridgeway, MO passed away on July 29th, 2023, at Saint Lukes Hospital in Kansas City, MO she was born on June 11, 1944, in Harrison County, MO., to Robert and Kathryn (Wooderson) Damon. Deanna married her high school sweetheart the love of her life Farrel Whitaker on Dec 24, 1962, in the middle of a blizzard. They were married 60 years 7 months & 5 days. To this union, five children were born.

Preceding her in death were her parents, her daughter Susan (Susie) Whitaker, her son Ricky Whitaker, and her brother J.R. Damon.

Deanna is survived by her husband Ferrel of the home in Ridgeway, MO. 3 children, 7 grandchildren, & 4 great-grandchildren: Her Son Ronnie (Regina) of Ridgeway, MO., Granddaughter Amber (Delbert) McFall, of Ridgeway, MO., Great-Grandchildren Grayson and Addy McFall of Ridgeway, MO., Grandson Matt (Jandy) Whitaker, Great-Grandchildren Taylor and Lucy Whitaker of Ridgeway, MO., daughter-in-law Letitia Whitaker of Daytona Florida, Granddaughters Kenadi Whitaker (Partner Drew Johnson) of Stanberry, MO., Kelsey Whitaker (Partner Matt Kendall) Brighton, Colorado, Daughter Jennifer Whitaker, Grandchildren Kentli & Wyaitt of Bethany, MO., Daughter Julie Whitaker, & Grandson Tanner of Bethany, MO., her sisters LaRita (Richard) Wonsetler, Bethany, MO., and Marietta (Steve) Hitchcock, of Arkansas Pass, TX, a brother Myron Damon of Iowa, Several special nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Growing up Deanna enjoyed many activities in school she was in cheerleading, basketball, she was the vice president of her class, she was in the racket squad, she participated in many youth group activities, and enjoyed school.

On February 8th, 1970, she answered the Alter call and God saved her, she gave her heart and soul to the Lord. Once saved Deanna always took her children to church with her, she wanted to ensure that her children had a relationship with the Lord and Savior. As her children grew, she never stopped praying for them and their families. Deanna enjoyed her Missions ministry and made it a priority to do the Lord's work by giving to the needy and poor. Deanna truly loved all those that she helped, and she prayed for them, and she prayed for the ones that she couldn’t help in any other way. Deanna loved to travel taking her children with her to Henrietta Oklahoma for camp meetings every year and then later to Beraman Arkansas for camp meetings. Deanna was an ordained licensed minister and had the great pleasure of performing the wedding ceremony for her son Ronnie and his wife Regina. It made their wedding even more memorable. A special memory that they will always cherish. Deanna was a member of the EndTime Lighthouse Gospel Church. Deanna enjoyed reading and studying the bible and other books on God’s word.

After Deanna and Farrel were married they participated in the rodeo with Deanna barrel racing. In her younger years, she was a waitress and did housekeeping for the Bethany Motel and for families. Deanna and Farrel owned and operated their own business called F & D Clocks, they made clocks and Plaques. They traveled around to flea markets and craft shows when Jennifer and Julie were young. Later she became a caregiver, did residents' rights, and then became a licensed ordained minister. She truly loved our Lord and Savior. Deanna loved to garden with Farrel, and she enjoyed flowers and loved to watch the hummingbirds. Deanna loved her children, her grandchildren, and great Grandchildren. She enjoyed it when they came to see her and spend time with her. She loved sharing the word of God with anyone and everyone. She will be greatly missed by her family, friends, and our community.

UPDATE: A Memorial Celebration of her love for Jesus will be held for Deanna Whitaker at the First Assembly of God Church, Bethany, MO on Tuesday, September 5th, 2023, at 6 pm. The family will receive friends 1 hour prior to the service.

Hi, my name is Tammy Priest, I'm doing this fundraiser to help sister Deanna Whitaker's family. Sister Deanna has gone to be with our Lord and Savior. She will suffer this world now more. Her family really needs your help and prayers at this time and during the days, weeks, and months ahead. Let's all pray for them and do what we can to help them. If you can donate towards her funeral expenses that would help, if you can fix food for them that would help, if you can be there for them in any way I know they will all appreciate you so much. Please share with your family and friends. May God watch over each and everyone one of you.

Deanna had a major stroke on July 1st and they had to do surgery to remove a huge blood clot from her brain on the same day. She is in Saint Luke's Hospital. She is on a ventilator, she has pneumonia, she had to have a tracheotomy, and now has MRSA in it, she also had to have a feeding tube put in but now has a cellulitis infection in it. She is fighting many battles right now. Once the infections are cleared up and able to eat and she is off the ventilator she will be moved to another facility where she will have to learn to talk, walk, and many other tasks again. The family could really use the help right now to be able to go see her. Every little bit helps. Please share this with family and friends. Don't forget to lift her and her family up in prayers. Prayers for each of you as well.