Deeanna Mann Obituary (1965 - 2026) - Springfield, Missouri

With a spirit as resilient as a sequoia and a heart as vast as the Pacific, Deeanna Mann, born March 19, 1965, in Long Beach, CA, departed this world on April 7, 2026. She was a beacon of warmth and compassion, a woman who held her family and community at the core of her existence, and a homemaker who elevated the art of domestic engineering to new heights. As stubborn as a mule, she was delightfully adventurous and never shied away from life's challenges or its opportunities for joy. In the words of Helen Keller, "Life is either a daring adventure or nothing at all." This quote aptly encapsulates the essence of Deeanna's life. Deeanna's culinary skills were legendary in her Springfield, Missouri community. Her kitchen was not just a place for cooking, but a sanctuary of love, where she nourished both bodies and souls. She cherished her family above all, and her happiest moments were those spent in the company of her loved ones. Her supportive nature was her compass, guiding her to always lend a hand and uplift those around her. As Maya Angelou once said, "I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel." It was Deeanna's gift to make everyone around her feel cherished, seen, and loved. Deeanna leaves behind a beautiful family, a testament to her love and nurturing spirit. She is survived by her daughters Angela (Preston) Hale, Crystal Conlee, and Misty Kramer; her sons Steven Conlee and Zach (Chelsea) Conlee; her daughter-in-law Angela Conlee; her son-in-law Preston Hale; and her brothers Paul Versailles and Don Bergin. She was welcomed into the next life by her parents, Kenneth Leatherwood and Donna Conlee. As we remember Deeanna, let us celebrate her adventurous spirit, her resilient strength, and her compassionate heart. We invite you to share your memories of Deeanna and upload photos to her memorial page. In celebrating her life, we continue to honor her legacy, and in doing so, we keep her spirit alive in our hearts. "What we have once enjoyed deeply we can never lose. All that we love deeply becomes a part of us." - Helen Keller. Let Deeanna's adventurous and compassionate spirit continue to inspire us and become a part of us.