In loving memory of

Deanna Mae Hambright
March 22, 1938 - March 4, 2017

Deanna Mae Hambright, 78, of Bennett, passed away on Saturday, March 4, 2017 at Genesis West Hospital, Davenport. Friends and family may gather at Fry Funeral Home, Tipton on Wednesday, March 8th from 4:00-7:00 pm for a time of visitation. Funeral service will be held on Thursday, March 9th at 10:30 am, also at Fry's. Interment will follow at Inland Cemetery, Bennett. Memorials in Deanna's honor may be directed to Bennett Fire and Ambulance. Online condolences may be shared at www.fryfuneralhome.com.

Deanna was born on March 22, 1938 to Charles and Alice (Sothman) Hamann, in Davenport, Iowa. She graduated from Bennett High School with the class of 1956. Deanna married the late Roland "Rhub" Hambright on October 26, 1957, in Bennett. They made Bennett their home where they raised their three children: Jeff, Richard and Jeanne.
Deanna's employment years were spent at Bennett School where she was the Business Manager for 32 consecutive years. After retiring from the school, she worked at all branches of Liberty Trust & Savings Bank. Deanna was a member of Peace Church of Christ United, Bennett Community Club and Bennett School Athletic Boosters.
Surviving Deanna are her children, Jeff (Colette) Hambright of Tipton, Richard (Cindy) Hambright of West Liberty, Jeanne (Kraig) Timmerman of New Liberty; sister, Darlene (Wayne) Hamann of Bennett; brother, Danny (Mag) Hamann of Bennett; sister-in-law, Mary Pat Allmandinger of Walcott; brother-in-law, Rhea (Skip) Hambright of Davenport; eight grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, brother, Steve Allmandinger and granddaughter, Alicia Hambright.

Tributes

Shirley Arp wrote on Mar 9, 2017:

"My sympathy to all of you. She had suffered long enough. "

Jim and Joyce Brus wrote on Mar 9, 2017:

"Sorry to hear of Deanna's passing our sympathy and prayers to the family."

Deb Kinnemann wrote on Mar 9, 2017:

"My Aunt Deanna was a very wonderful lady! I have SO many fun memories of times spent with her over the years. These I will treasure forever. Although I am out of town, my heart and prayers are with you as you celebrate the life of this very special woman."

Kim Hayes wrote on Mar 8, 2017:

"I want to send my deepest sympathy to Deanna's family. She was a wonderful lady and will be greatly missed. God bless you all!"

Craig & Kim Regennitter wrote on Mar 8, 2017:

"We are so sorry to hear of Darlene's passing. We are out of town, so will be unable to attend her services. Sending thoughts & prayers to your family. "

Craig & Kim Regennitter wrote on Mar 8, 2017:

"We are so sorry to hear of Darlene's passing. We are out of town, so will be unable to attend her services. Sending thoughts & prayers to your family. "

Craig & Kim Regennitter wrote on Mar 8, 2017:

"We are so sorry to hear of Darlene's passing. We are out of town, so will be unable to attend her services. Sending thoughts & prayers to your family. "

Barb (Spengler) Damm wrote on Mar 8, 2017:

"Darlene and Danny - just learned of your families loss, when talking to my sister. So very sorry - she was a great gal! I will miss our visits at the hospital! She kept me up to date on my "old" friends and the Bennett news! It was always so good to see her! Sending love and condolences to all! And want you to feel the "hugs" that I'm sending! ??'??"

Deanna Feuerbach wrote on Mar 8, 2017:

"I was so sad to see Deanna's picture in the paper. I know she has been suffering a long time. It is always sad to loose a classmate, we had many fun days in school.My sympathy goes out to her family, and Darlene for that sisterly love. Bess all of you. We are still in Florida so sorry to miss the funeral."

Cindy Wilson wrote on Mar 8, 2017:

"To the Hambright Family, So sorry for your loss, Deanna was a special lady and loved by many. Prayers to you all."

Jane Boyle Field wrote on Mar 8, 2017:

"Speaking for all of Neil's kids; our condolences to Deanna's family. Good memories of Deanna; playing basketball, working for my Dad and most recently Tom's neighbor. A fine woman who will be missed by all. "

Dale Regennitter wrote on Mar 8, 2017:

"I can still see Dianna, and Darlene playing Bennett basketball. My heart goes out to her whole family. Now she can dance with Rube again. "

Elise Kukuzke wrote on Mar 6, 2017:

"Rich...so sorry to hear about your mother. May God be with her and your family in this difficult time. Meanwhile there is a hec of a dance at the Bennett community center up in heaven."

Jane Pewe wrote on Mar 6, 2017:

"Deanna was truly a wonderful lady..She always had a great smile, and loved everyone..I remember so many wonderful family get togethers. "

Delila Whitehead wrote on Mar 6, 2017:

"Deanna, was always nice to my children, made me feel welcome when we first moved here,enjoyed some shared stories of the kids, and talked about some quilts. Rest in Peace, from all of the Whitehead Family"

Arlene & Derwood Keith wrote on Mar 6, 2017:

"One great lady-- always pleasant and a joy to we teachers at Bennett School. Deepest sympathies to her family. "