Mary Etta Deese Obituary

The memory of Mary Etta Deese (Montgomery, Alabama), who passed away on January 27, 2026 at the age of 85, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Mary Etta Deese to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Emmett Herring and Frances Herring; and her siblings, Winford, Winston Herring, Frances Herring, Ann Bass and Geraldine Denton.

She is survived by: her children, Derrick Deese (Cindy), Allen Deese (Tina) and Elizabeth Johnson (Robert); her grandchildren, John Frank Deese, Taylor Deese (Jasmine), Kyler Deese, Jessi Deese, Noah Johnson, Alex Johnson (Mary Baxley) and Chloe Johnson; her great grandchildren, John Parker Deese, Ridge Deese and Dax Deese; and her siblings, Victor "Red" Herring (Wanda), Margie Cleveland, Bobbie Bass and Cindy Ellis. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Eastern Hills Baptist Church, 3604 Pleasant Ridge Rd., Montgomery, AL 36109.