Birth date: Nov 27, 1937 Death date: Jul 2, 2026
Deanna Atkins Smith passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 2, 2026, surrounded by family in her home in Springville, Utah. Born on November 27, 1937, in Crossett, Arkansas, she was the eldest of four children of Ernest and Berni Read Obituary
I am so sorry for your loss. I knew Deanna from when she and Will were members of the Hot Springs Ward. Both of them, along with other family members, were much loved and missed when they left.
My prayers are with the family.
Linda Arneson
My favourite memories of Grandma Di are all in her big beautiful kitchen in Arkansas. Where she taught me so many fun recipes and we worked side by side over Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Each morning when we were at their house in Arkansas, i remember she would make each of us kids take our vitamins gummy before brushing our teeth in the morning. she was always so thoughtful of everyone around her. Her smile when she walked into the room, made everyone else smile. ❤️
grandma made me smile and touched my heart by trying her hardest to keep in touch whilst we were still on opposite sides of the country. she never failed to express her love to us! ❤️
oh grandma de, your were the brightest light and joy this world needed. I am so grateful that when dad passed, the kids and I made the trip over after 12 long years of distance. The memories that reignited in that time were the ones I will cherish the most. Spending thanksgiving with you, going out for dinner at Texas Roadhouse, sitting down and watching you play piano, getting a pedicure together just you and the girls, or just being in your presence was so beautiful and reminded us of how much you truly meant to our heart. I will always remember the one memory when we were little living in the big arkansas house and spending time up in the basement playing shopping and cash registers. That was one of my favourites! Although i don’t remember many memories, the ones I do stay very close to my heart. i love you forever and always grandma de, stay safe and enjoy the next life with your little boy 🤍🪽
I remember the strength that my family and I gained from DeAnna and Will and their children when we were new converts to the Church in South Arkansas. She was always a great example to me in every way. I loved DeAnna and her family and will miss her.
