DeAnna Lynn Van Becelaere, 61, of Jenks, Oklahoma, passed away on April 12, 2024, after a two-year battle against brain cancer. DeAnna was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend.
DeAnna was born on September 7, 1962, to Marvin Wilson and Ella Jean Patrick in Miami, Oklahoma. After DeAnna graduated from Fairland High School in 1980, she went on to study Accounting at NEO and University of Tulsa, graduating in 1985.
In 1981, DeAnna met Kevin Van Becelaere at NEO in Miami, OK. They were married on June 4, 1983, at Sacred Heart Church in Miami, OK. DeAnna and Kevin went on to have three children, Kris, Lindsay, and Kirstie.
DeAnna loved spending time with her family and friends and adored her two grandchildren. She had a passion for cooking, reading books, gardening, and playing games with her kids. DeAnna was very active in supporting local businesses and events in Jenks, and in 2009, she opened Liv a Little Boutique & Gifts with her close friend Jamie. She loved their dog Ellie and spending time on the boat at Grand Lake. DeAnna had a heart of gold and made it her mission to spread love to others with thoughtful gifts.
She is survived by her husband George Kevin Van Becelaere and their three children: George Kristopher Van Becelaere, Lindsay (Van Becelaere) Anthony and husband, Brent Anthony, and Kirstie Van Becelaere. DeAnna is also survived by two grandchildren, Parker Grace Anthony, and Molly Ann Anthony.
Viewing services will be held at Fitzgerald Southwood Colonial Chapel in Tulsa on April 18th from 5:30-7:30pm. Funeral Mass will be held at St. Bernard of Clairvaux Catholic Church on April 19th at 2pm.