Amber C. “Booda” Dean, age 35, passed away as the result of a traffic
accident on Saturday October 31, 2020 at 9:02. Amber was born on January
30, 1985 in Des Moines, Iowa and is the daughter of Margaret J. Martin
and Charles M. Dean. “Booda” was raised in Monmouth where she attended
local schools and graduated from Monmouth High School in 2003. Amber was previously married to Byron Hastings. Booda did yard care and mowed
lawns for friends and family, locally. She enjoyed baby sitting and
being around children. She loved the out of doors and going fishing. She
most loved her family and going to family gathering.
She is survived by her mother, Margaret F Martin of Monmouth, Illinois
and her step father, Jake Shughart of Monmouth. One daughter survives,
Chloe Hastings at home in Galesburg, and two sons, Riley Dean of
Monmouth, and Entaose Rollands in Iowa. Her sister, Shasta Dean of
Monmouth, IL; and three brothers, Charles Dean, Jr.of Iowa, Markell
Martin of Galesburg, IL; and Christopher Martin of Monmouth, IL all
survive her. There are also a number of Aunts, Uncles Nieces, and
Nephews and cousins surviving.
Cremation is being accorded “Booda” and a gathering ” Celebration of her
life is going to happen on Sunday November 8, 2020 from 1:00 to 2:00 pm
at 832 South 4th Street in Monmouth. She is entrusted to Turnbull
Funeral Home who is in charge of her care. A memorial fund is being
established by her family. To leave a condolence or for more information
please visit www.turnbullfuneralhomes.com
