Lorene Olive Deaner

Lorene Olive Deaner, 88, of Riner, Va., passed away at home from complications of Alzheimer's disease on Sunday, April 25, 2010. She was born in Pine, Va., March 6, 1922, to Ida and Ambrose Smith, and was the eldest of four daughters and one son. She graduated from Dunganon High School and then moved to Washington, D.C. to help with the war effort during World War II. There she met and married her loving husband of 63 years, Paul M. Deaner Sr. Upon their retirement they moved to a small farm in Riner. She is survived by her loving husband, Paul M. Deaner Sr.; her daughter, Diane D. Wilson, of Lexington Park, Md.; her daughter-in-law, Donna Deaner, of Riner, Va.; three sisters, Mary "Irene" Hill, of Pilot, Va. and Imogene Heisler and Eller Jenkins, both of Abingdon, Va. In addition, she is survived by three granddaughters, Wendy Deaner, of Richmond, Va., Lisa Maples, of Lexington Park, Md., and Christine Wilson, of Lexington Park, Md.; one great-grandson, Ethan Maples, of Lexington Park, Md. She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Vernon Smith; and her son, Paul M. Deaner Jr. A family graveside service will be held at 2 p.m., Thursday, April 29, 2010, at Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg, Va. with the Rev. Tom Rice officiating. The family would like to thank the Carilion Hospice Services of the New River Valley, especially Ms. Karen King, Ms. Debra Brady and Ms. Sherry Reed. Donations may be made to the Carilion Hospice Services of the New River Valley or to the National Alzheimers Association. After the service the family would like to invite family and friends to the home for refreshments. The Deaner family is being served by Horne Funeral Service. Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.hornefuneral service.com.