DeAnna Lynn (Trent) Kessler, age 60, of Beckley, WV, passed away following a sudden illness Monday, April 7, 2025 at Raleigh General Hospital. DeAnna was born November 11, 1964 in Mullens, WV, the daughter of the late Donald Trent and the late Doris Ann Small.

DeAnna is also preceded in death by the love of her life, Douglas Kessler.

DeAnna excelled in the insurance industry and was employed by Acrisure Mid-Atlantic. DeAnna loved spending time with her dogs, Zoey and Charlie, reading, and enjoying activities with family and friends.

DeAnna is survived by three sisters, four loving nieces, and several great nieces and nephews, and will be greatly missed by all of her family and many close friends. A celebration of DeAnna’s life will be held at 2:00 pm on Saturday, April 12, 2025 at the Lester First Church of God, with visitation beginning one hour prior to the service. 

Refreshments will be provided by the church following the service.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Lester First Church of God, PO Box 721, Lester, WV, 25865 or Humane World for Animals, PO Box 97015, Washington, DC, 20077-7229.

Melton Mortuary has the honor of taking care of the family. Memories and condolences can be left on the Melton Mortuary website.