Deanna Morehead, age 67 of Washington, passed away Tuesday, July 14, 2020, at the Norman Regional Healthplex.

LaDeanna Marie Ellis was born May 7, 1953 in Okla. City, the oldest of 3 children born to L. Dean Clyde Ellis and Nancy Louise (Phillips) Ellis. Raised by her uncle, Deanna inherited 3 more siblings and was raised in Elmore City. She graduated with the Badger Class of 1971. Deanna began working for NAPA, running parts to service stations and dealerships. By chance, she met a young man named Darrell Morehead. He was working at a service station in Norman and decided he would ask her out, and the rest as they say, is history. Nearly 45 days later, on June 15, 1977, Darrell and Deanna were married in Norman. In 1982, they purchased an acreage near Washington, and have called it home since. Together they raised two children, son Ron and daughter, Andrea. Deanna worked in the parts department for Ferguson Pontiac/Buick/GMC for a while. For the last 25 years, she has worked side by side with Darrell, managing the family business, Axis Plumbing. Deanna was the “Rock” of the family. She was strong and yet nurturing. Her heart was gold and she could intellectually challenge anyone. Family was everything to Deanna. She cherished her grandchildren, and became a Nana to many more in the community, as she raised a whole village of children. She was a wonderful and fun loving, wife and mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. She will be dearly missed!

She was preceded in death by:
Granddaughter, Natalee Hope Morehead;
Her parents, L. Dean and Nancy Ellis and
Brothers, Ronnie Ellis and Joe Steadman.

Deanna is survived by:
Her best friend and life partner, Darrell Morehead;
Son, Ron Morehead of Ft. Worth;
Daughter, Andrea Dennis and husband Cody of Wanette;
Siblings, Carol Higgins of Noble, Michael J. Steadman of Naples, FL and
Steve Steadman of Washington;
Sister-in-law, Mary Harper of Norman;
4 grandchildren, Renee, Emmelynn, Cody Jr. and Ally and
A host of other family and friends.

Graveside Services are scheduled for 10:00 A.M. Friday, July 17, 2020, at the Washington Cemetery.

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