Deanna “Dee” Eby

Deanna F Eby (Essig), age 83 of Farmersville, passed away peacefully with grace on Friday August 8, 2025 with those who loved her by her side. She was born on December 15, 1941. Deanna (Dee) was preceded in death by her loving husband of 66 years, James E Eby Jr (Junior) on February 27, 2025; her father Woodrow Essig, her mother Bernice (Winnie) Essig (Willis) and her three sisters Beverly, Pam and Shari. She leaves behind her children Sandi (Brent) Branham, Shari (Chad) Ball, Shelly (Tim) McIntire and Jim Eby (Tina), eight grandchildren, eleven great grandchildren and four great great grandchildren; sister in laws Marcy Boyer, Delores (Harold) Moses and Suzanne (Tom) Russell. Deanna loved spending time with her beloved family more than anything in the world. She and Junior enjoyed all things outdoors together, and raising wholesome foods to keep their family nourished. She had a green thumb and was proud of her rose garden, she was also an awesome cook and gifted her famous beef jerky to everyone at the holidays. For a long time, she enjoyed crocheting blankets, hats and scarves and reading a good book until she was no longer able to do it anymore. The last few months of her life were challenging without the love of her life. During that time her favorite things were going for a drive, having visitors sit and talk with her and enjoying a great milkshake or frosty. She will be deeply missed not only by her family, but her lifelong friends as well. Deanna was a member of St. Andrews Lutheran Church in Farmersville, and she cherished time with the women of the church. The family is so thankful for the love and support of Carol Snelling, Elizabeth Childress, Ava Campbell, Betsy Bonham and all of the professionals at Care 360 Hospice. All of them becoming a lifelong extension of the family. A private graveside will take place at Fairview Cemetery in Gratis. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made in Deanna’s name to Care360 Hospice.