Deann Lynn Aden, 55 years of age, of Beatrice passed away on Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at Beatrice Health and Rehabilitation. She was born on Friday, July 25, 1969 in Beatrice to Dale and Sondra (Briant) Aden. Deann graduated from Beatrice High School in 1987 and earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Nebraska at Lincoln in 1991. She was attending the Creighton University School of Nursing but was unable to finish after being diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis. Deann enjoyed tending to plants and flowers, spending time with family and friends, dogs and helping others. In her life Deann loved living in Washington State and California. Her son Preston was the greatest joy of her life. 

Deann is survived by her son, Preston Hatley of Lincoln; father, Dale Aden of Beatrice; brothers, Daniel Aden and wife Sandra of Lincoln, Darin Aden of Waynesville, Missouri; nieces and nephews, Brianna Chacon and husband Danny, Bethany Aden, Russel Aden; and great nephew, Matias Chacon. She was preceded in death by her mother, Sondra Aden; and half-brother, Matthew Shalla.

A graveside inurnment service will be held at 11:00 AM Thursday, April 10, 2025 in the Evergreen Home Cemetery in Beatrice with Pastor David Bigley officiating. There will be no visitation. Memorials are suggested to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society in care of the  mortuary. Condolences may be left online at www.harmanwrightmortuary.com. Harman-Wright Mortuary & Crematory in Beatrice in charge of arrangements.