1942

Deanna Theresa DeMusey was born on 31 Jul 1942 in Brooklyn, Kings, New York, USA achild of Stanley DeMusey and Annie May Patterson DeMusey.

1950

Deanna Demusey was counted in the census on 14 Apr 1950 in Brooklyn, Kings, New York, USA, as a 7-year-old, female, single, Black or African American, daughter. Also in the home were; her father, Stanley Demusey; her mother, Annemay Demusey; and her brother, Raymond Demusey.

1961

When she was 18, she married Robert Moore in 1961 in Brooklyn, Kings, New York, USA.

2025

She died on 23 Dec 2025 in Sumter, Sumter, South Carolina, USA. She was buried on 29 Dec 2025 in Richland, South Carolina, USA.

Deanna Theresa DeMusey Obituary

Ms. Deanna Theresa DeMusey, 83, of Camden, South Carolina, peacefully entered eternal rest on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, in Sumter, South Carolina. She was born on July 31, 1942, in Brooklyn, New York, to the late Stanley and Annie M. Patterson DeMusey.

Ms. DeMusey received her education in Brooklyn, where she was also a devoted member and musician at St. Paul Church of Christ Disciples. She worked in various positions before relocating to South Carolina in the mid 1960s.

After settling in South Carolina, she became a faithful member of Trotter Road Church of Christ and Ames Road Church of Christ. She held several part time positions, including Bank Teller in Sumter, and roles with Blue Cross Blue Shield and the Southeast Public Library in Columbia. She later attended the University of South Carolina, earning a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism. Ms. DeMusey went on to serve as a Publications Editor with the ETV Network, where she eventually retired.

She found joy in reading her Bible, enjoying Christian novels, completing crossword puzzles, attending worship services, and traveling. Her faith and love for learning were lifelong companions.

Ms. DeMusey was a long time and deeply committed member of Long Creek Church of Christ, where she was among the congregation’s longest serving members. She taught Sunday School and faithfully supported the Church of Christ ministry at Fort Jackson, taking great pride in encouraging and uplifting young soldiers.

She is preceded in death by her parents and her step-sister, Margie Pack; nephew, Gregory Pack.

Ms. DeMusey leaves to cherish her memory: her special first cousin, Katherine “Katie” Thomas; her best friend, Gloria Sumpter; her god daughter, Crystal Armstrong; her god grandson, Quincy Timmons; niece, Andrea Judd and son, Ramond Alvarado; special friend, Jackie Walker; along with a host of loving cousins, friends, and church family.

Funeral services will be held Monday, December 29, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at Long Creek Church of Christ with burial to follow Greenlawn Memorial Park. Minister Kelvin Briggs will officiate. The family will receive friends Sunday, December 28, 2025 from 2-4 p.m. at Powers Funeral Home. 

The DeMusey and Patterson families extend their heartfelt gratitude to The Gardens at Sumter Assisted Living Facility and AGAPE Hospice for their excellent care and compassion shown to Deanna.

Public Viewing

Sunday, December 28, 2025
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Powers Funeral Home
832 Ridgeway Rd
Lugoff, SC 29078

Funeral

Monday, December 29, 2025
11:00 am
Long Creek Church of Christ
720 Longtown Rd
Columbia, SC 29229