Jennie Lee Deaton, 60, Converse, passed away at 11:30 am on Friday, June 30, 2023, at home in Converse surrounded by her family. She was born in Marion, Indiana, on Saturday, September 29, 1962, to Roy and Mary (Columbus) Mathews. On November 18, 1995, she married Charles Deaton, and he survives.
Jennie graduated from Oak Hill High School. She worked at Peace and Plenty Catering and as a Dental Assistant for many years, most recently with Dr. Catey Williams.
She loved vacations, cruises, times spent at the campground and boating with great friends, and most of all time with her family. There are so many things that could be said about this wonderful woman. She had beautiful qualities. She loved a good bargain, and her texts/calls with what store had the best deals for the week were always appreciated. Jennie was a great cook. She would never ever even think about sitting down or stop cooking until everyone was fed or OVER-FED because it was always so darn good.
She was such a giver and a VERY hard worker. She blessed SO many as she served and took care of others so well. She was a people person but loved her animals greatly as well. Jennie was a dancing queen and always willing to make a drink for anyone to have a good time together. She could and would create a party anywhere and everywhere. She lit up any room with her personality and amazing smile, and she gave great hugs!
In addition to her husband, survivors include her daughter, Amber (Nick) Pritchett; sons, Evan (Gina) Deaton and Cody (Alayna Garcia) Deaton; granddaughters, Adilyn and Maisyn; grandsons, Broyn, Brekyn, Jace, Cade, and Baylor; brother, Don (late Debbie) Mathews; sister, Rose (Larry) Couch; nieces and nephews, Christina, Megan, Stephanie, Elizabeth, Shawn, and Josh; and several great-nieces, great-nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.
She was preceded in death by her father, Roy Clyde Mathews; mother, Mary Mathews; grandson, Jett Pritchett; and brother, Lee (Jeff Rice) Story.
The family will receive visitors from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm on Wednesday, July 5, 2023, at Swayzee Church of the Nazarene, 2560 S. 800 W., Swayzee, IN.
A funeral service to celebrate Jennie’s life will be held at 10:00 am on Thursday, July 6, 2023, at Swayzee Church of the Nazarene. Rev. Dr. Tom Mansbarger will be officiating with burial following at Thrailkill Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Dry Dock Campground, P. O. Box 132, Converse, IN 46919.
Arrangements are entrusted to Needham-Storey-Wampner Funeral & Cremation Service, North Chapel, 1341 N. Baldwin Ave., Marion, IN.
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