Mary Jo Kitchens Deas, age 68, of Douglas, GA passed away on Wednesday, April 13, 2011 at her residence following an extended illness. Mrs. Deas was born on August 12, 1942 to the late Edmund and Margaret Kitchens. She was a homemaker. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, April 16, 2011 at St. Andrews Episcopal Church at 1:00 p.m. Survivors include: husband: Wayne Deas, Douglas, GA; daughters: Deanna Davis Carmical, Douglas, GA; Courtney (Charlie) Davis Ray, Snellville, GA; son: Andrew (Stephanie) Leighton Deas, Douglas, GA; brother: Jimmy (Beth) Kitchens, Douglas, GA; sisters: Jean (Jack) Kitchens Ellis, Douglas, GA and Jann (Bill) Barbieux, Leesburg, FL and 7 grandchildren. Sims Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Donations may be made to the Douglas Public Library or Bethany Hospice in lieu of flowers.