Frances Eleanor Deaton
Frances Eleanor Deaton
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Frances Eleanor Deaton, age 86, of Conway, Arkansas, passed away on March 7, 2026. She was born in Cumberland, Maryland on October 19, 1939, to Dale Miller and Dorothy Settle.
She is preceded in death by her parents; loving husband of 45 years, Jerald Deaton; brother, Jay; son, Glen; grandchildren, Amanda; great-grandchild, Thomas; and daughter-in-law, Becky.
Frances is survived by her sister, Barbara Jean (Bobby); son, Kenneth (Cherry), David (Ramona); daughter, Stephanie (Rocky), Janice (Joseph); thirteen grandchildren; twenty seven great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
The family will received friends Thursday, March 12, 2026 from 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM at Smith Family Funeral Homes Conway Chapel, 1751 Dave Ward Dr, Conway, Arkansas. Funeral services celebrating France's life will be held Friday, March 13, 2026 beginning at 3:00 PM at Needs Creek Baptist Church, 327 State Hwy 287, Greenbrier, Arkansas. Her burial will be at Belvedere Memorial Park in San Angelo, Texas.
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1751 Dave Ward Dr, Conway, AR 72034
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