FRANCES GERTRUDE DEATON

Walhalla, SC — Frances Gertrude Deaton, 92, of Walhalla, SC, passed away on Thursday, August 22, 2024, at Cottingham Hospice House.

 

A native of Oconee County, Ms. Deaton was the daughter of the late Oscar Harris Deaton, Sr., and Birdie Addis Deaton. She retired from Kendall Manufacturing Company and was a member of North Walhalla Church of God.

 

Ms. Deaton is survived by her sister: Essie Chapman of Walhalla; and her many nieces and nephews.

 

In addition to her parents, Ms. Deaton was preceded in death by her brothers: Oscar Harris Deaton, Jr., Thomas Deaton, and infant brother Floyd Deaton; and sisters: Viola Deaton, Jewel Addis, and Florence Deaton.

 

A memorial service will be held at 12:00 PM on Saturday, August 24, 2024, at North Walhalla Church of God.

 

The family will receive friends from 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM, prior to the service, at North Walhalla Church of God.

 

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Prisma Health Hospice of the Foothills, Cottingham Hospice House, attn: Foundation Office, 298 Memorial Dr., Seneca, SC 29672.

 

The family is at the home of Essie Chapman, 347 Earlestead Dr. Walhalla, SC 29691.

Davenport Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.