Obituary of Deana Lynn Rinehart-McCasland

Deana Lynn Rinehart McCasland, 46, of Overton, received her angel wings on February 6, 2014.  Her final days were spent surrounded by family and friends that she had touched in some way throughout her all too short, yet very memorable life. Funeral services for Deana will be at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, February 9tth in the First Assembly of God Family Life Center, Overton, with Reverend Atwell Hankins officiating. Burial will be in the Overton City Cemetery. Deana was born July 5, 1967 in Overton to Dean and Rita Jean Robinson Rinehart. She was a lifelong resident of Overton and a graduate of Overton High School and Kilgore College. She was the City Secretary for the City of Overton for almost 20 years.  Deana was a dedicated employee and devoted mother, daughter, and friend. Deana’s life would seem too short to many, but those who were knew her, understood that the quality of her existence far exceeded the quantity of time in which one lives. Her genuine smile and unforgettable laugh brought so much joy to everyone who knew her. She gave us all such courage and hope and reminded us of the preciousness of life.  She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Mabel Rinehart-Shoemaker, Clyde Shoemaker, L.T. Robinson and her sister, Felicia Kay Rinehart-Roach. Deana is survived by her beautiful daughter, Tiffany Rinehart; her loving parents, Dean and Rita Rinehart; her grandmother, Jo Robinson; and two nephews, Jesse Roach and Dillon and wife Erica Roach; great niece, Makayla Roach; and beloved dog, Rylee, all of Overton. She will also be missed by many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. Pallbearers will be Dillon Roach, Jesse Roach, Mike Rogers, David Gee, Clyde Carter and Robert Raney. The family will receive friends at Cottle-Pearson Funeral Home from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm Saturday, February 8th.