Anita "Dean" J. Brumfield

October 23, 1922 - February 27, 2022

Dean Brumfield, age 99, of Laurel, Mississippi, passed away Sunday, February 27, 2022. She was born in Moss, Mississippi October 23, 1922 to Luther and Lessie Moss Johnson, who preceded her in death. Also preceding her in death; her husband M. L. Brumfield, Sr.; two sisters, Lorene J. Poythress and Laverne J. Runnels; nephew, Mark Stephen Runnels. She is survived by her stepchildren, Mel Brumfield (Carol) of Meridian, Martha Roth (Mickey) of Clinton; nieces, Sherry P. Finneran, Mary Poythress, Connie Leggett and Cindy Meador; nephews, Ken Poythress, David Poythress, John Runnels and Rick Runnels; five grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren; eight great nieces, seven great nephews and ten great great nieces and nephews. Mrs. Brumfield retired from South Central Bell/AT&T after 36 years of service. She continued donating to AT&T Pioneers Voluntary Services as a Life Member. She was a member of First Baptist Church. She was loved by everyone around her and was never not laughing. She loved to tell stories and hear everything anyone had to say. The family would like to give a special thanks to her first niece Sherry and all of her sitters who have become family for their dedication and support in keeping Dean loved and happy for her great age. Visitation will be held at Memory Chapel Funeral Home on Sunday March 6, 2022 at 1 p.m. with funeral services to follow at 2 p.m. Interment will be at Crestview Cemetery in Laurel. Pallbearers will be nephews, Ken Poythress, David Poythress, John Runnels, Rick Runnels, John Finneran and Robert Finneran. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the American Cancer Society or your favorite charity. To sign the online guest book, visit www.memorychapellaurel.com.