Deanne Vannatter Nolan

Deanne Vannatter Nolan, 86, of Lexington, KY passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus on February 21, 2026.

Born on March 8, 1939 , in Ashland, KY, Deanne was the daughter of the late Norman and Opal Clarke Vannatter, and mother to the late Tonya Menshouse Lehman.

Deanne loved spending time outdoors, gardening, walking Central Park, or just basking in the sun. She loved shopping at Home Goods, a good Hallmark movie, her cat, Bleu, but her greatest joy was spending time with her family.

Deanne was survived by her son, Rodney (Nancy) Menshouse of Wilmore, KY; her daughter Karen (Randy) King of Winchester, KY; her grandchildren Erik Lehman, Kristin (William) Bingham, Sarah (Tim) Seigh, Chris (Becki) Artis, Hannah Menshouse, and Corey King; her great grandchildren Sophieah Lehman, and Ella, Abby, and Michaela Seigh.

Deanne will be remembered for her resilience, compassion, and great love for her family and friends. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

A graveside service for Deanne will be held on Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 1:00 pm at the Ashland Cemetery Mausoleum Chapel with words of comfort provided by Dale Queen.

To share a memory of Deanne or to leave a condolence for the family, please visit her tribute page at www.steenfuneralhome.com.