Dorothy Clark Deas, wife of James Deas and daughter of the late Edmond and Annie Williams Clark, was born on August 8, 1948 in Aliceville, AL. Mrs. Deas transitioned from this earthy life on Sunday, July 15, 2018 at Palmetto Health Tuomey in Sumter, SC.

She was educated in the public schools of Alabama and graduated from R.J. Kersey High School. Upon graduation, she relocated to Brooklyn, NY, where she was employed by the Agency for Child Development.

While living in Brooklyn, she met the love of her life, James Deas, whom she affectionately called "Deas". After her husband retired, they then moved to Mayesville, SC, in which she became employed by Blue Ridge (former Hopewell Nursing Facility).

She leaves to cherish her precious memories and carry on her legacy of love: her loving husband of thirty-seven years, James Deas; three sisters: Liz McCollins, Evonne (Ken) Coleman of Tuscaloosa, AL, and Annie Miller of Aliceville, AL; four brothers: Eddie (Mary) Williams, Daniel (Dorothy) Clark of Chicago, Il, George (Geneva) Clark of Aliceville, AL, and Warren (Cookie) Clark of Cleveland, OH; two aunts, Josie Smith and Martha Williams both of Chicago, Il; four sisters-in-law: Annie D. Atkins, Rev. Irene D. Anthony, Rev. Marie D. (Rev. Alvin) Webb all of Sumter, SC, and Sarah D. (George) Gibson of Mayesville, SC; one brother-in-law, Roman Deas of Sumter, SC; a devoted and close friend, Mary McCollum of Winston-Salem, NC; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends who she adored.

She was preceded in death by five sisters and eight brothers.

Public Viewing will be held on Friday, July 20, 2018 from 2-6pm at Job's Mortuary.

Mrs. Deas will be placed in the church on Saturday, July 21, 2018 at 12noon for viewing until the hour of service.

Funeral Services will be held at 1pm on Saturday, July 21, 2018 at Galilee Missionary Baptist Church 126 E Sumter Street Mayesville, SC 29104, with Rev. Alberta Myers Officiating and Pastor Eugene Myers, Eulogist.