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Funeral Ceremony: 7 p.m. on Wednesday, July 5, 2023, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora
Visitation: 5-7 p.m. Wednesday evening at the funeral home
A committal ceremony and interment will take place in Clay City Cemetery at 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 8, 2023. Those wishing to attend are asked to arrive directly at the cemetery on Saturday.
Dee Ann Staley, age 70, of Clay City, Illinois, passed away Wednesday night, June 28, 2023, at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana.
She was born August 12, 1952, in Mt. Vernon, Indiana, the daughter of Gordon Calvin and Jewel Pansy (Romack) Watkins. She was united in marriage to Robert Guy Staley II.
She had worked for Gladys Sutton’s Beauty Shop out of high school and My Fair Lady hair salon before starting her own beauty shop in her home. Dee Ann was an animal lover, and you could always count on her to take in an animal in need. She worked helping to build up the Flora Veterinary Clinic and could often be found caring for the animals, helping to give shots, and assisting with spay and neutering. Dee Ann loved her family dearly and cherished time spent with them.
She is survived by her husband: Robert Staley II of Clay City; a grandson: Robert Guy Staley IV of Xenia; a stepdaughter: Malea (Steve) Bryan of Noble; a brother: Lee (Karen) Watkins of Flora; and 2 step-grandchildren: Jalen and Kensle Bryan both of Noble.
She was preceded in death by her parents and a son: Robert Guy Staley III.
A funeral ceremony will be held at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, July 5, 2023, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora. A visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. Wednesday evening at the funeral home. A committal ceremony and interment will take place in Clay City Cemetery at 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 8, 2023. Those wishing to attend are asked to arrive directly at the cemetery on Saturday. Memorial donations are suggested to Clay County Animal Rescue & Shelter, and these will be accepted through the funeral home. To share a condolence or memory, visit: www.frankandbright.com
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My dear friend. Never though this day would come. We had not seen each other lately.I have been thing of you. You were my best friend thru school. All the time we played together as children. I stayed at your mom and dad's house and you would stay over night at our house even though we were 1 house apart. My best friend your are home. Diana
My sympathies to Bob and family. Dee Ann and I were classmates from junior high until we graduated high school. She was such fun. I have fond memories of her. My prayers are with y’all. Rest in Peace Dee Ann♥️
I am so sorry for your loss. 🙏🏻
So sorry for your loss, you have our deepest sympathy. Deann was a sweet lady. We were all blessed to have known her. Prayers of comfort and peace for you all .
Dee Ann was a wonderful sister-in-law and a even closer friend. She will be greatly missed. Our family will forever be changed with her loss. RIP
I'm so sorry for your loss...my thoughts and prayers 🙏 for the family and friends 🙏🙏🙏
I'm so sorry for your loss. She was such a great lady and I loved seeing her come into the Vet. She cared so much for her animals and the neighborhood kitties.
I'm so shocked and saddened to hear of your death. We haven't seen each other for a long while but still thought of you and remember the fun times we had. See you again one day friend 💖
Thoughts and prayers for the family
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. Thoughts and prayers to you all.
Rest in peace Dee Ann. Prayers for the family for peace and comfort.
Bob and family,so sorry to hear of Dee Ann's passing .
My sincere condolences to her family and friends.
So sorry for your loss. May God be with you.Dennis and Sue Hampsten
With love and prayers, Dave Lewis
Frank & Bright Funeral Home
and Cremation Services
500 North Main Street
Flora, Illinois 62839
Phone : (618) 662-2141
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