Dede Ann

Herod

DeDe Ann Herod, daughter of the late Linda Gayle (Mendez) Quinonez, was born in San Bernardino, California, on July 22, 1972. She departed this life at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri, on June 11, 2026, at the age of 53.

On August 3, 1991, in Merced, California, DeDe was united in marriage to Anthony James Herod Sr. and to this loving union five children were born. He preceded her in death on August 6, 2019. DeDe attended Believers Chapel Church in Ellington, Missouri. She was a Leader for Girl Scouts.

DeDe was preceded in death by her mother, her husband, and one daughter, Melissa Herod.

DeDe is survived by three sons, A.J. Herod II and wife Misty, Mio Herod, and Matyos "Tank" Herod all of Farmington, Missouri, one daughter, Miya Herod of Farmington, Missouri, two grandsons, Remington and A.J. Herod III of Farmington, Missouri, brother-in-law, Michael Herod, and mother-in-law, Donna Herod. DeDe will be deeply missed by her family and friends who will mourn her passing.

There will be a Celebration of Life held on Saturday, July 11, 2026, 1 PM at McSpadden Funeral Home, Ellington, Missouri. A gathering of family and friends will be held from 10 AM-1 PM.

Minister: Pastor Ben Pickett

In Lieu of Flowers: Donations can be made to McSpadden Funeral Home to help with final expenses.

Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Home, Ellington, Missouri