Deanna DeChoudens-Thompson, 50, of Stafford, Texas, died peacefully at home with her two dogs by her side on Tuesday, April 19th. She had incredible strength and perseverance during her long battle with Lupus. Deanna was a beloved daughter, sister, cousin, aunt, dog mom and friend to many. 

Deanna is predeceased by her mother Ada DeChoudens and father Raul DeChoudens, brother-in-law Gary Machemehl and both sets of grandparents. She leaves behind her sisters Mercedes Williams and husband John, Terri Ellis and husband Wayne, Eva Pope and husband Allen, nieces and nephews: Richard Machemehl and wife Kim, Jared Williams and wife Heather, Jennifer Kasprzak and husband Josh, Ryan Machemehl, Kristen Pope, Christopher Machemehl and Kendall Pope, as well as a great niece and nephews: Nikolas Machemehl, Haley Williams, Kaleb Kasprzak and James Williams.

Deanna will always be remembered for her zest for life and her love of rock music. She was an avid sports fan, animal lover and Fox News enthusiast.