Surrounded by family members by her side, Deanna Fay Boosinger passed away peacefully on Wednesday morning, July 13, 2022, at Western Missouri Medical Center in Warrensburg, Missouri.

Born January 18, 1939, Deanna was a devoted Christian who dedicated the latter years of her life doing what she loved most – Gardening, helping her husband Don Boosinger on the farm north of Knob Noster, Missouri, and enjoying her four grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.

Deanna grew up on a farm southwest of Concordia the daughter of Marion and Faye Shannon.  She was one of four children, including brothers Marion Jean Shannon and Dale Shannon, who preceded her in death, and brother Delmar Shannon, who survives. All three of her siblings were educators in the St. Louis area, and all of them, including their parents, graduated from the University of Central Missouri, which Deanna attended her freshman year. Also surviving her are her husband, Don; three sons, Mark Murphy and wife Paula (Larson) of Warsaw, Missouri; Jeff Murphy of Warrensburg, MO; and Michael Murphy and wife, Camille (Cleveland) of Pflugerville, TX.

In addition to enjoying rural life, her working career included serving in the uniform manufacturing industry in Warrensburg and Holden, Missouri, working for the Centerview School District, and serving at the Whiteman Air Force Base child development center.

As a person who deeply treasured the many friends and connections she made throughout her lifetime, she enjoyed attending country music dance events, traveling, and was strong in her faith as a proud member of the Grover Park Baptist Church in Warrensburg.

A funeral service will be held at the Sweeney-Phillips and Holdren Funeral Home in Warrensburg, MO., Monday, July 18, 2022 at 11:00 AM. There will be a visitation prior to service beginning at 10:00 AM.

In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Show-Me Christian Youth Homes and left in the care of the funeral home.