The Graffiti Bridge is honored that Deanna Stevison’s family and friends used a bridge mural to honor her memory, and raise awareness of the tragic shooting of their beloved family member and friend. The mural was seen by all of Pensacola in honor of her loving memory.
Deanna Stevison was fatally shot and killed on June 8, 2017. Stevison, a correctional officer at Blackwater River Correctional Facility, went off duty at 8:00 pm, “She was in good spirits,” recalls Savanna Stevison, Deanna’s twin sister. “The night my sister was killed, she went to her ex’s house because she wanted to obtain a letter her ex mentioned earlier that week,” Savanna said. “My sister left her car running and the door open, she was unarmed and there were three against her, and the MOM shot my sister twice.”
The family is trying to raise awareness of their tragic loss because, under Florida’s current “Stand your ground,” laws, no arrest has been made, pending a preliminary investigation by the state Attorney General who will rule whether or not to charge the perpetrator.
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“I don’t think the Stand your ground laws apply here,” said Deanna’s funeral officiator Sonia Mason, “There were no calls to 911 before the shooting, no knocking on neighbors doors or calls for help. Deanna was unarmed and not intoxicated. They could have used any type of force besides a firearm. I am in hopes that they are still investigating and going over the facts of the case.” Mason said.
Since law enforcement seemed to be taking a long time to investigate the case, the family and friends took matters into their own hands by starting the #JusticeForD social media. Part of this awareness drive was to paint a mural honoring Deanna's memory on the graffiti bridge.
“It was one of my friends David Maxwell's idea to paint the bridge in honor of her memory,” Savanna said. “David couldn't attend the painting himself, so my sister's dear friend and co-worker Angela McLeod took over the project, and made sure it was gonna happen.” Over 25 friends and family members showed up around 5:30 pm to paint the mural in her honor. They finished just before dark.
“Justice needs to be served. She was a great person and so loving. She will be missed so much. Rip doof! This was my oldest sons cuz.” Atalaya Arabian said in a Facebook comment in response to #Justiceford.
“The nickname “Doof,” came from an aunt who affectionately called her “De-Doof,” growing up. It stuck with her through adulthood.”
We of The Graffiti Bridge offer our sincere condolences to Deanna’s family members in this time of mourning. We are honored and humbled to be able to help spread the message and do our small part to help a grieving family find closure. RIP Deanna Stevison, you may be gone, but you will never be forgotten.
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I didn’t know Deanna, but I live in the apartment complex where her life was tragically ended. I hope justice is served, especially for everyone who loved and cared for her, big hugs to the family and I hope Deanna is looking down upon everyone. She seemed like a gentle soul who didn’t deserve what happened. My thoughts are with her family and friends, especially her son.
I really don’t understand why people feel the need to voice their opinion on something that was so special to us that truly loved Deanna. I miss her every day and wish that I could talk to her one more time. If any of you who are running your mouths were there, then you have a right to talk. Otherwise, keep it to yourself. This is a person who was brutally murdered and left all of us. We loved her and will continue to keep her memory alive. She was a wonderful friend to me and I can never get past this. Fly high, Deanna. I love you!!
Tom, you must have vomit of the mouth, or you must be one of the three pieces of shits walking this earth like you didn’t murder or steal a beautiful soul from her family and friends and community. Must be nice knowing you have to look over your shoulder everyday and can’t sleep in peace. You are absolutely scum of all scum when you still get to walk this earth and talk so badly about nothing you know nothing about unless you are Amy, Amy’s Mom or Meghan. Three people against one! Okay! She had no weapons and she surely couldn’t fight three people by herself. Dumbass! Why do you think cops call for back up? P.S. Get your facts together and your shit and leave this town.
I don’t know Her personally but I have met her one time . I am good friends with her Sons Father and I will say with her being his ex he still has never said a bad thing about her . And always knew his son was was takin care of , I cannot believe that no ones in jail after this crap ,but yet the father is in jail right now for Damaging a dam hotel room door and has yet to see his son since this happened
Whisper a message to a butterfly and it will fly to heaven and deliver your message….Doof you are loved by many and are truly missed fly high angel girl
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