Bernice E. Deaton Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Bernice E. Deaton (De Soto, Missouri), born in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, who passed away on January 20, 2023, at the age of 96, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Victor Rice and Ada Belle Rice; her husband Lester Deaton; and her siblings, Beatrice Rice, Betty Lockamy, Harold Rice, Earl Rice, Carl Rice, Calvin Rice and Theodore Rice.
She is survived by: her sons, Larry Deaton (Fances) and Don Deaton (Liz); and her grandchildren, Matt Deaton (Shelly), Mike Deaton (Dawn), Molly Hanlin (Brent), Becky Jones (C. T.), Will Deaton (Monica) and Katie Falk (John). She is also survived by sixteen great grandchildren.
As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 9370 Olive Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63132.
