Doris Janette Deen

Doris Janette “Jan” Deen was born April 28, 1933 in Krum, TX to the late Clyde and Volney (Jones) Carder. She died Friday, January 29, 2021 in Sulphur, at the age of 87 years, 9 months and 1 day. She and Tommy Allen Deen were married on June 18, 1949 in Vernon, TX. He preceded her in death on October 12, 2002.

Jan grew up in Altus. Early in their marriage, she and Tommy owned and operated a dry cleaner in Altus. During that same time Jan worked as beautician. In 1968, Jan and Tommy moved to Davis, where they raised their three sons, Steve, Mark and Terry. While in Davis, Jan and Tommy owned and operated Deen’s Dry Cleaners from 1968 until they retired in 2000.

Jan was all about her family. She loved spending time with them and did so quite often. She and Tommy both traveled around cheering on their grandchildren and great-children at all of their school and sporting events. In her spare time, she enjoyed fishing, bowling and playing bridge.

Survivors include two sons, Mark Deen and wife Janie and Terry Deen and wife Peggy, both of Davis; ten grandchildren, Brent Deen, Amber Pletcher, Chantz Deen, Jenny May, Jed Deen, Shaun Deen, MaKayla Deen, Beau Deen, Blake Deen and Barry Deen; as well as numerous great-grandchildren.

In addition to her parents and husband, Jan was preceded in death by one son, Steve Deen in September, 2020 and two grandchildren Chaze Deen and Tommy Don Deen.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.