Eva Lorraine Dean

Eva Lorraine Dean, age 69 of Dandridge, TN was blessed beyond measure, having been awarded her Angel Wings on August 8, 2021, while receiving amazing care and the Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge, TN. She entered Heaven peacefully and pain free with her family at her bedside. For over eight years, she amazed her physicians with the strength and healing provided by her tenacious faith in God! She was born October 6, 1951 at Richlands, VA and was the daughter of the late Walter Jack and Verla Nell Smith Harrison. Lorraine had a compassionate heart and a passion to serve the Lord. She became a Registered Nurse in 1971, loving her profession until 1999. She loved nursing so much, that after retiring to Dandridge, TN, she worked very hard to obtain a Tennessee Nursing License, just to have, in case she had an opportunity to do missionary work or participate in a local medical ministry. While working as a nurse, she was nominated and awarded “Who’s Who in Outstanding Women of America.” Lorraine was very active in the Woman’s Ministry at Tazewell Family Worship Center, to which she attributes her largest blessing in life. In 2012, Lorraine created and held a Women’s Conference, to which she named “Step Out into the Deep.” She taught the lost about Jesus and gave back to women in need. A special non-profit scholarship fund is being created to assist young women entering the field of nursing, after High School graduation, allowing Lorraine to minister via her special daughters. Lorraine is a 1970 Graduate of Tazewell High School and received her Nursing Degree from Southwest Virginia Community College. Those who survive to cherish her precious memories include her husband, Don Dean; her son, Jack “J.D.” Dean and wife, Becky of Lynchburg, VA; her daughter, Karen Waldron and husband, Matt of Dandridge, TN; her three grandchildren, with whom she loved spending time with in the swimming pool, Alexandria, Tristan and Damon. She wished to recognize her special brother, Bo Smith and her special sister, Carol Hodge. She was always protected by her “favorite child”, Gizmo. It was very important to Lorraine to mention her many adopted children (spiritual daughters and sons), you know who you are. Several other relatives and so many friends also survive, too many to mention, but each and every one was special and loved by Lorraine. Funeral Services for Mrs. Dean will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, August 14, 2021 at the Tazewell Family Worship Center in North Tazewell, VA with Pastor Lawrence Hayes officiating. Burial will follow at Greenhills Memory Gardens in Claypool Hill, VA. Pallbearers will be Tristen Dean, Mike Honaker, Darrell Fisher, Jeremy Dillow, Hunter Dean and Trevor Dean. Honorary pallbearers will be Bo Smith, Damon Waldron, Ike Denton and John Quesenberry. To help celebrate the amazing life of Momma Dean, she requested that, if possible, you wear her favorite color, Lime Green. The family will receive friends at the Tazewell Family Worship Center in North Tazewell, VA from 6 – 9 p.m. Friday, August 13, 2021. In lieu of floral tributes, the family request memorial donations be made to the: Step Out into the Deep Scholarship Fund: PO Box 326, Tazewell, VA 24651. All is well … Hoorah! Hallelujah!! Hurst-Scott Funeral Home in Tazewell, VA is serving the family of Lorraine Dean, and those wishing to express sympathy online may do so at www.hurstscottfuneralhomes.com.

Eva Lorraine Dean

October 6, 1951 - August 8, 2021