Frances Eleanor Deaton

The passing of Frances Eleanor Deaton of Conway, Arkansas leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on March 7, 2026 at the age of 86. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Frances Eleanor Deaton to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Dale Miller and Dorothy Settle; her husband Jerald Deaton; her brother Jay; her son Glen; her granddaughter Amanda; her great grandchild Thomas; and her daughter-in-law Becky.

She is survived by: her sister Barbara Jean (Bobby); her children, Kenneth (Cherry), David (Ramona), Stephanie (Rocky) and Janice (Joseph); and her daughter-in-law Debbie. She is also survived by thirteen grandchildren; twenty seven great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, March 12th 2026 from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Smith Family Funeral Homes Conway Chapel (1751 Dave Ward Dr, Conway, AR 72034). A celebration of life will be held on Friday, March 13th 2026 at 3:00 PM at the Needs Creek Baptist Church (327 State Hwy 287, Greenbrier, AR 72058).