Gartha Leveta "Dee Dee" Dearman, 97, of Springdale, Arkansas, passed away November 13, 2020.  She was born June 1, 1923, in Willington, Texas, the daughter of the late Peter and Mary Holtzclaw Keesee.  She was a member of Robinson Avenue Church of Christ and a retired nurse.  In addition to her parents, she is preceded by her husband John Dearman; her siblings, Elvie Johnson, J.T. Keesee, Raymond Keesee, Leon Keesee, Margie Holt, Arvelle Quinn, Evelo Hood, Jerald Keesee and Bobby Keesee.

Mrs. Dearman is survived by three sons: Van Catlett and his wife, Sandra, of Palacios, Texas, Clifton Catlett and his wife, Kathryn, of Canyon Lake, Texas and Scott Catlett and his wife, Cara, of Canyon Lake, Texas; one daughter, Lois Brawner and her husband, Jesse, of Springdale, Arkansas, six grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.

Graveside funeral service will be Friday, November 20, 2020 at 10:00 A.M., at Elm Springs Cemetery with Harry Fitzgerald officiating under the direction of Memorial Funeral Home, 3926 Willowood Avenue, Springdale, Arkansas 72762.  There will not be a public visitation.