Jean Deacon's Obituary
Jean Lease Deacon, 89, formerly of Memphis, passed away on May 27, 2015 in Sarasota, FL. She was born May 18, 1926 in Pine Bluff, AR. She was a communicant of Holy Rosary Catholic Church and past president of the Madonna Circle. She was also active with the Girl Scouts of America. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert B. Deacon, Sr. Jean is survived by her children, Robert B. Deacon Jr. (Judy) and Rebecca J. Deacon; grandchildren, Cheryl Johnson and Allyson Eparvier; and great-grandchild, Oliva Johnson. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m., Wednesday, June 3 and funeral services will be 1 p.m., Thursday, June 4 at Memorial Park Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery. The family requests memorial donations be sent to Madonna Circle. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Memorial Park Funeral Home and Cemetery, 5668 Poplar Ave. Memphis, TN 38119, (901)767-8930, “Behind the Stone Wall”
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