The Picayune Item

November 19, 2012

Zada Louise (Davis) Dearman


The Picayune Item

PICAYUNE — Zada Louise (Davis) Dearman passed from our world into the loving arms of Jesus on Saturday, November 17, 2012. She was 77.

Born in Poplarville, Miss., she traveled the world with her military husband then settled in Long Beach, Miss. She was an amazingly talented and ingenious soul who spent her life in the service of others and who sought to enjoy every hour of every day. Her laughter filled rooms, her love for life overflowed. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and friend whose presence will always be felt.

She is survived by: her daughter and son-in-law, Donna and Kenneth Gregory; grandsons, Aleks and Adam Gregory; and was preceded in death by: her husband, Charles Dearman; son, Dennis Dearman; and parents, Harry L Davis and Allene (Lanier) Davis.

Visitation will be at Riemann Family Funeral Home at 19130 Commission Road in Long Beach on Tuesday, November 20, 2012 at 10 a.m. with services at 11 a.m. Burial will follow at the Long Beach Cemetery.

Tributes may be offered at www.riemannfamily.com.