Deanna Merle Carlton Conerly, 86, passed away on September 17, 2026 in Zolfo Springs, Florida. She was born on October 16, 1939 in Zolfo Springs, Florida to Samuel Dowdney Carlton and Muriel Walker Carlton. A lifelong resident of Hardee County, she spent her days as a homemaker caring for her family and home.

She is preceded in death by both parents, as well as her husband John Novell Conerly. She is survived by her son David Conerly (Darlina) of Wauchula, Florida; her daughter Carla O'Bryan (Danny) of Zolfo Springs, Florida; grandchildren Vicki Newman (Brock), Christopher Nava, Justin Conerly (Brittney), and Joshua Conerly (Jennifer). She is also survived by eighteen great-grandchildren.

A visitation will be held at the Robarts Garden Chapel on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, at 10:00 A.M. followed by funeral services at 11:00 A.M. officiated by Reverend Jay Cook and Mr Marcus Shackleford internment will take place at Wauchula Cemetery.