Deanna Joy Gaines Obituary
The memory of Deanna Joy Gaines of Avon, Indiana, who passed away on April 11, 2025 at the age of 83, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Deanna Joy Gaines to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Clayton Merritt and Ida Merritt; her husband Paul H. Gaines; and her brother-in-law Bill Luthe. She is survived by: her daughters, Sheri Leum (Brandon) and Sandra Miller (David); her sister Barbara Luthe; and her grandchildren, Austin Leum, Cassidy Leum, Abigail Distler, Troy Distler, Michael Miller, Mason Miller and Nolan Miller.
Visitation was held on Saturday, April 19th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Crown Hill Funeral Home & Cemetery (700 W 38th St, Indianapolis, IN 46208). A funeral service was held on Saturday, April 19th 2025 at 12:00 PM at the same location. A graveside service was held on Saturday, April 19th 2025 at 2:00 PM at the Oaklawn Memorial Gardens (9700 Allisonville Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46250). A reception was held on Saturday, April 19th 2025 at 3:00 PM at the VFW of Carmel (12863 Old Meridian St, Carmel, IN 46032).
