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Elizabeth Deaton Obituary
Elizabeth Johannah (Bolton) Deaton, age 57, of Fuquay-Varina, NC passed away on July 17, 2023. Beth was born in Lima, Ohio on September 13, 1965. (1984 Graduate of Fairmont High School, Kettering, Ohio). She married in 1987 and began a 36-year journey with her husband and children traveling the world as a military family.
Beth was known for her charismatic and colorful personality. She could brighten anyone's mood in an instant with her contagious smile and bright blue eyes. Beth never met a stranger. She loved her family fiercely and was the best daughter, wife, mother, nana, sister, and friend. She loved spontaneous adventures, travel, patriotic celebrations, community events, and quiet moments on the back patio. Beth lived a wonderful and extraordinary life filled with adventure, travel, family, friends, laughter, and love. A life well lived and loved by many.
Beth's strong will and courage to live life will be tremendously missed by all that know and love her.
Beth is preceded in death by her mother, Shirley J. (Heitz) Bolton and mother-in-law Linda J. (Melton) Deaton. She is survived by her loving and dedicated husband, (MSgt) Troy L. Deaton; sons, Daniel L. Deaton (grandchild, Evra A. Deaton), (AO1) Sean A. Deaton; stepdaughter Jaime L. Deaton; father, James J. Bolton (Janet) and father-in-law Ernest L. Deaton; sisters, Julia A. Maletic (Michael) and Ann M. Barone (Richard); brother-in-law, Terry L. Deaton (Renae'); nieces and nephews: Steven, John (Abigail), Hannah, Jaxon, and Madeline (Christian).
Services are on September 30, 2023 - Visitation with family begins at 9:30 am with Mass at 10:30 am, St Charles Borromeo Parish, 4500 Ackerman Blvd. Kettering, Ohio. Interment immediately following @ Calvary Cemetery, 1625 Calvary Dr., Dayton, Ohio. A celebration of Life will be held from 1- 3 pm at Marion's Piazza Centerville, Ohio.
If unable to attend in person, join us in prayer and participate virtually at http://www.stcharles-kettering.org.
Charitable gifts can be made in Beth's name to the Jim and Betsy Bryan Hospice Home of UNC Health Care, Pittsboro, North Carolina 27312.
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Kutcher Family
September 30, 2023
Know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this sorrowful time."
Tony and Sonia Parrish
September 30, 2023
Troy my sincerest condolences goes to you and your sons who will miss your wife their mother. I was deeply sadden and shocked to hear of Beth's passing. I was there when you two got married many years ago and sorry I can't be there when you lay her to rest. Rest in peace.
Randy and Fina Cameron
September 30, 2023
Beth was a great lady, mother and friend. She will be missed by many.
Randy and Fina Cameron
Debra Brookshire
September 23, 2023
Troy so sorry for your loss. She was so beautiful. I pray for healing for you and your family. I have not seen you since I moved away long ago. My thoughts and prayers go out for you, your family as well as hers.
Bill Baglio
September 13, 2023
My prayers and condolences to your family. I have so many great memories of you in our high school years. Always fun, always bubbly and entertaining. Your family is so fortunate to have had you in their lives. Rest easy my friend
Susan Davis
September 12, 2023
I´m so very sorry to hear of Beth´s passing. I went to high school with her and remember how kind and fun she was. My thoughts are with the entire family. Susan Davis
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