Bertha Dean's obituary , Passed away on August 1, 2025 in Dover, Delaware

Bertha Dean

August 4, 1938 - August 1, 2025 (86 years old)

Dover, Delaware

Bertha Dean's obituary , Passed away on August 1, 2025 in Dover, Delaware

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Evan W. Smith Funeral Services

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Bertha Dean

August 4, 1938 - August 1, 2025 (86 years old)

Dover, Delaware

Bertha Dean Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Bertha Dean (Dover, Delaware), born in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, who passed away on August 1, 2025, at the age of 86, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Preston Dean and Dorothy Mae Fossitt; her siblings, Ernest Woodberry, Audrey Dean, Jaunita Short and Josephine Dean; and her son Preston Dean.

She is survived by: her children, Lavern Dean, Kevin Dean (Jeri), Steven Dean (April), Orlando Dean, Adrian Dean (Anna), Bertina Dean, Antoinette Dean (Antwonne), Melissa Emory, Pamela Boyce and Edna Emory; and her siblings, Jerome (Pat), Retha (Melvin), Joyce (Otho) and Agnes (Larry). She is also survived by 22 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren.

Visitation was held on Saturday, August 16th 2025 at 10:00 AM at the Evan W. Smith Funeral Services - Dover (518 S Bay Rd, Dover, DE 19901). A funeral service was held on Saturday, August 16th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the same location. A burial was held on Saturday, August 16th 2025 at 2:00 PM at the Peoples Cemetery.

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Funeral arrangement under the care of
Evan W. Smith Funeral Services



Sat

Aug 16

Visitation

Evan W. Smith Funeral Services - Dover
518 S Bay Rd, Dover, DE 19901

Sat

Aug 16

Funeral service

Evan W. Smith Funeral Services - Dover
518 S Bay Rd, Dover, DE 19901

Sat

Aug 16

Burial

Peoples Cemetery

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