Sylvania – Kellie Ann Deen, 62 passed away March 4, 2023 after a long illness.

The Tennessee native was a longtime resident of Guyton.  She was a former L.P.N., mortgage broker, owned and operated Keepsakes Florist & Gifts, Darlin's Dance Hall, a pet shop, Savannah River Kennels, Savannah River Farms, Guyton Pet Lodge, Guyton Mini Storage, and raised exotic parrots.

She was preceded in death by her brother, Kevin Evans.

Survivors include her husband, Ben Deen; children, Russ Deen (Amanda), Dallas Deen, Benjamin Deen (Renae), and Lea Parker (Shane); her parents, Bobby and Shirley Evans; 8 grandchildren; brother, Kirk Evans (Tori); sister-in-law, Gail Evans.

Graveside funeral services will be 2 p.m. Thursday, March 9, 2023 at Guyton Cemetery.

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. 912-754-6421