Mrs. Deanna Eileen McCarver, 77, of Rock Island, passed away on Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2024 at Cookeville Regional Medical Center, Cookeville. She was born on Sept. 2, 1946 in McMinnville, and retired from Oster after 47 years. She was of Christian faith and was an avid animal lover. She was preceded in death by her husband, George C. McCarver and parents, Michael Marseglia and Shella Russell Marseglia.

 Survivors include her son, Michael Ridenour; nephew, Carson Rust; aunt, Evelyn Russell Wood; special cousins, Marlene and Cheryl; special friend, Brenda; housekeeper, Gayle Pack; and cat, Biddy. 

A graveside service is scheduled for 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 17 at Mt. View Cemetery. Carson Rust will officiate. Interment will immediately follow. Family and friends may meet at McMinnville Funeral Home on Saturday, Aug. 17, from 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. for visitation.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Deanna’s memory may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, animal shelters, Tunnel to Towers, Wounded Warriors or your favorite charity.

Online condolences may be made at www.mcminnvillefuneralhome.com

McMinnville Funeral Home, LLC is handling the arrangements and respectfully offer condolences to the family of Deanna McCarver.

Southern Standard

(McMinnville, Tenn.) Aug. 16, 2024