Frances M. Deaton's Obituary
FRANCES M. DEATON, 75
LAKELAND - Frances M. Deaton, 75, passed away July 18, 2014, due to injuries sustained in an auto accident.
Frances was a native Floridian and a resident of Lakeland area for over 35 years. She has worked as a purchasing agent, realtor and restaurant owner. In ministry with her husband, she has served many communities selflessly. She was a passionate artist, and an accomplished painter.
She was preceded in death by her husband Maury, her parents, Paul and Sarah Gilliard and brother Fred Gilliard. She is survived by her children, Dennis and wife Sue, Wendell and wife Helen, Cindy Thompson and husband Mike, and Bonnie Villanueva and husband Ben; a sister Lynda McMurphy and husband Billy, sister in law Lorine Gilliard, eleven grandchildren and ten great grandchildren.
Memorial services will be held on Thursday, July 24, at 1:00 pm at Gentry-Morrison Funeral Home at Serenity Gardens, 3350 Mall Hill Dr., Lakeland, Fl.
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