Deanna Marlene Conchin, 67

Shelbyville resident and Warren County native Deanna Marlene Conchin, 67, was born July 20, 1958 and died Feb. 20, 2026 at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, TN following an extended illness.

A retired employee of Century Mold and member of the Baptist Church, she was the daughter of Fuller (Connie) Neely of Shelbyville and Sarah Frances (David) Wright of McMinnville.  

In addition to her parents, she is survived by two children, Sonya (Joe) Clark of Tullahoma and Derek (Jill) Kennamer of Murfreesboro;  seven grandchildren, Gavin Sims, Aaliyah White, Adrian White, Kaleb Clark, Briley Kennamer, Justice Kennamer and Connor Kennamer; two sisters, Leisa (Rick) Horn of McMinnville and Karen (Mark) Austin of Smyrna; several nieces, nephews, aunts, one uncle and numerous cousins.

Deanna loved camping and playing games with her grandchildren and other family members. She enjoyed visiting amusement parks, where the roller coasters were her favorite.  She had a very kind and gentle spirit and loved her cats.

Per her wishes, she will be cremated.  A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Online condolences may be made at www.highfuneralhome.com.

High Funeral Home and High's Cremations, Inc. are in charge of arrangements.

Main Street Journal

Feb. 22, 2026