Mrs. Deanna Eileen McDaniel, 55, of Silex, MO, passed away on July 13, 2023 at her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on April 9, 1968 in Burlington, Iowa to Donald and Donna (Mohr) McCain. Deanna attended the local schools with her brother and graduated from Palmyra High School. She went on to attend Northwest Missouri University (Truman) and obtained a Master's Degree in Education. Deanna was a beloved elementary teacher for over 30 years with Winfield, Warrenton and Wentzville School Districts.

She was introduced to Buster McDaniel by a mutual friend and it was love at first sight. They were united in marriage on October 19, 1996 in St. Thomas, Virgin Islands. Deanna started horseback riding in her late 20's and she embraced it wholeheartedly.  She loved to do ; cowboy mounted shooting and trail rides. Deanna and Buster had taken her horses to Arizona for the last two winters and they both really enjoyed the trip and time spent together. Deanna was an avid reader and she loved her furbabies.

She is survived by her beloved husband of 26 years, Buster McDaniel of Silex, MO, her mother, Donna McCain of Quincy, IL, brother, Donald and wife Nicole McCain of Gross Point, Michigan, one aunt, Betty Jane Mohr of Galesburg, IL, sister-in-law, Peggy Richardson of Silex, MO, nieces and nephews; Jesse ( Stephanie) McDaniel of Wentzville, MO, Jessica Zumwalt of Troy, MO, Taunya Richardson of Silex, MO, Richard McDaniel of Wentzville, MO, Kodie Richardson of Silex, MO, Skyla Day of Troy, MO, Julian and Katherine  McCain of Gross Point, Michigan, many other relatives and friends.

Deanna was preceded in death by her father, Donald McCain, sister-in-law, Nelva Carol Moore and brother-in-law, Jesse McDaniel.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, July 29, 2023 from 10 a.m.- 1 p.m. at McCoy-Blossom Funeral Homes & Crematory 1304 Boone Street Troy, MO 63379

Memorial Service- will also be held on Saturday, July 29, 2023 at 1 p.m. at McCoy-Blossom Funeral Homes & Crematory 1304 Boone Street Troy, MO 63379 Pastor Steve Jones to officiate.

Memorials- American Cancer Society   Or Therapeutic Horsemanship or Troy Wesleyan Church c/o the funeral home

Family and Friends may sign the online guest book @www.mccoyblossomfh.com