Virginia Frances Deaton, 85, of Parkersburg, passed away September 11, 2024, at the Worthington Manor Nursing Facility in Parkersburg. She was born August 7, 1939, in Parkersburg, a daughter of the late Shirley Delbert and Frances Anna Bell Todd.

Mrs. Deaton was a homemaker. Her children, grandchildren and extended family was most important to her.

Surviving are her three children: Joe Deaton (Debbie) of Parkersburg, Kathy Conrad (Paul) of Parkersburg and Terry Deaton (Shelly George) of Walker, brother Howard Todd (Vonda) of Columbus, 16 grandchildren, 27 great grandchildren and seven great-great grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, Virginia was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years: Theodore Edwin Deaton Sr., son Darrell Deaton, infant son Jerry Deaton and brother Danny Todd.

In following Mrs. Deaton’s wishes, there will be no visitation or funeral. Following cremation, her remains will be buried alongside her loving husband in the Middle Ridge Cemetery. A Celebration of Life will be held Sunday, September 15, 2024, at 2:00 PM at the Deerwalk Fire Department and everyone is welcome.

Special thanks to grandson Russ Deaton for staying bedside with Mrs. Deaton until her final breath.

Leavitt Funeral Home, Parkersburg is assisting the family with arrangements.