Tiana Latrice Dean

Tiana L. Dean was born on November 18, 2010, in Little Rock, Arkansas, to Terry Dean and Beatrice Dean. She received her nickname, “Nana,” from her Godmother, Arcola.

At an early age, Tiana joined Christlike Ministries, where she was baptized and developed her faith. She attended Chicot Head Start, Meadowcliff Elementary School, and Mabelvale Middle School in Little Rock, Arkansas. Throughout her elementary and middle school years, Tiana was an honor student, who took pride in her education and worked hard to achieve academic success. She would have been entering the 9th grade at Southwest High School in the fall.

Tiana was intelligent, beautiful, artistic, talkative, funny, and determined. She had a bright personality that brought joy to everyone around her. She loved her sisters, nieces, nephews, and family dearly. Tiana also had a special love for animals and cherished her two pets, Prince (her dog) and Butter Cheek (her guinea pig).

Tiana enjoyed playing Uno, dressing up, exploring fashion, writing, coloring, reading, drawing, and spending time outdoors. She loved watching television, playing video games, traveling out of state, and going to the movies. Her favorite color was yellow. She was always smiling, happy, and full of life. Tiana also enjoyed spending time with her friends and making lasting memories at school.

On June 4, 2026, Tiana was called home to be with the Lord and reunited with her great-great-grandmother, grandparents, uncle, and a host of beloved cousins who preceded her in death.

Tiana leaves to cherish her precious memory her parents, Terry Dean and Beatrice Dean; four sisters, Charnisha Adams (Joe), Tiera Dean, Britney (Roctavise), and Angel Dean; four nieces, one nephew, as well as a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, family members, and friends.

Baby girl, we love you from the bottom of our hearts; you will be deeply missed. Gone too soon but never forgotten. Your love, laughter, and beautiful spirit will live on in the hearts of all who knew and loved you.