Rebecca Mae Deason

Rebecca Mae Deason, 69, of Independence, Missouri was born October 11, 1954 in Independence Mo, the daughter of Ivan R. Corn and Vergie L. (Sanders). She married Donald R. Deason in 1989, and they enjoyed life together for 20 years before Don’s passing. Rebecca passed to her heavenly home at Ignite Medical Resort-St. Mary’s in Blue Springs, Mo on July 15, 2024. Rebecca graduated from Fort Osage High School where she participated in both band and choir. She then attended Graceland College in Lamoni Iowa and completed Surgical Technology training at Penn Valley Community College. She then from UMKC with a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing. She enjoyed participating in two medical mission trips to Honduras through UMKC as well. Her working career included working at a nursing home in Michigan, medical secretarial duties at Western Missouri Mental Health, Operating room technician in metro Kansas City hospitals, including obstetrical units, and RN duties at St. Mary’s hospital in Blue Springs, Mo. She worked for Groves Hospice care after leaving the hospital setting. Rebecca and Don worked together in an auctioneering business, and owned Rebock’s Lock and Key business. They enjoyed riding motorcycles and travels to church reunions as well as visiting the country. Rebecca was a talented singer, and received vocal training at the Music Arts Institute in Independence. She sang for church services as well as many weddings and baby blessings which she enjoyed very much. She was a member of the Restoration Branch of Jesus Christ’s church and actively studied scriptures whenever she could. Her musical talents also included playing piano and her guitar which she used to accompany herself for some events. Other gifts she enjoyed sharing with family and friends were her crocheting and glass etching, sometimes participating in craft fairs to meet others and share ideas. It would be amazing to know how many sets of baby blankets, sweaters, caps and booties she crocheted for new lives that came into her family and friend circles. Rebecca had a strong talent for sarcasm and a dry sense of humor, sometimes surprising folks when she expressed her opinions on any given topic, but she had a sincere love of all her family and friends that came through her actions and efforts to help others. Rebecca is survived by her sister Alice (Don) Schlagle, brother Wendell (Linda) Corn, brother Russell Corn, sister Gerri Cook, foster daughter Julie (Richard) Hendrix, many nieces, nephews, and bonus children that she loved and prayed for at all times.

Rebecca Mae Deason

October 11, 1954 - July 15, 2024