Deanna Kay McCullough, daughter of Rex and Irene (Andresen) Littleton was born June 17, 1949 in Denison, Iowa. She graduated from Denison High School with the Class of 1968.

On August 2, 1969, Deanna was united in marriage to Thomas Lyle McCullough at St. Ann's Catholic Church in Vail. To this union, three children were born: Tami, Holly, and Tommy. They resided in Denison for a few years before making their home in Vail.

Over the years, Deanna was a country house wife, babysitter, and sold Avon for many years. She enjoyed going to car shows with her husband, Tom, watching SIFI and western shows, listening to Rock-N-Roll music, playing cards of UNO and Slap Jack, baking cookies, and spending time with her granddogs. She had a knack for flowers, especially tulips, roses, irises, and lilacs. Deanna had a strong faith in her Lord and she cherished her family more than anything. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who will be missed by all.

Deanna passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, October 1, 2022 at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, attaining the age of 73 years, 3 months, and 14 days. She was preceded in death by her parents; son-in-law, Daniel P. Schroeder; and her brothers: David, Dennis, and Donald Littleton.

Left to cherish her memory, her husband, Tom McCullough of Vail; 3 children: Tami McCullough of Vail, Holly Gorden of Dow City, and Tommy McCullough of Denison; 8 grandchildren: Tasha McCullough of Audubon, Brian McCullough of Vail, Nate Gorden of Dow City, Josh Gorden of Dow City, Kali Warnke of Denison, Kyra Warnke of Denison, Thomas McCullough of Denison, Tadeon McCullough of Denison; 1 great-grandson, Tucker McCullough of Audubon; other relatives and friends.

Visitation is 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Monday, October 10, 2022 with Rosary at 3:45 p.m. at the Huebner Funeral Home in Denison. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 11, 2022 at St. Ann Catholic Church in Vail. Burial will be in Crawford Heights Memory Gardens in Denison. Memorials may be directed to the family.