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TEBBY, Deanna Lee (Gilbert) - Peacefully on September 17, 2024 at VON Sakura House, Woodstock, Deanna went home to be with her Lord and Saviour, at the age of 83 years. Born May 10, 1941 in Morrice, Michigan to parents Alexander and Thelma (Monroe) Gilbert. Cherished mother of Lori Mackey (Ralph), Marilyn Krueger (Warren), and late infant son Dean MacGregor. Affectionately remembered as “Grandma Gorgeous Redhead”, she was the Grandmother of Melora Rueffer (Matthew), Cameron Mackey, Brittney Krueger, Michelle Cox (Bryce) and Mikayla Voortman (Alex). Great-grandmother to Liam, Piper, and Michael.
Missed by sister Dolores Martin, sisters-in-law Betty Gilbert and Flossie Gilbert and many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents, beloved husband Clifford Tebby, sister Phyllis MacGregor, brothers Richard Gilbert, Alexander Gilbert, Wesley Gilbert and William Gilbert, sister-in-law Beatrice Gilbert and brothers-in-law Victor Brown (Edna), Stuart MacGregor, Don Martin and Vern Tebby (Vera).
Deanna drove school bus for 20 years for Murphy Bus Lines, and had been a long-time member of Grand Bend Church of God. In recent years, she enjoyed being an active member at Knox Presbyterian Church, Thedford. Deanna loved meeting new people and was known for her notes and letters of encouragement.
Cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Life will be conducted at Knox Presbyterian Church, 182 Main Street, Thedford on Monday, September 23, 2024 at 1:00 pm. No visitation prior. Rev. Dr. Christine O’Reilly officiating. Luncheon to follow. Private family interment will take place at a later date.
Those wishing to make a donation in memory of Deanna are asked to consider VON Sakura House, Woodstock; Knox Presbyterian Church, Thedford; or a charity of your choice. Online condolences may be expressed by visiting www.gilpinfuneralchapel.com