Obituary of Myra Denise Deaton

Myra Denise Lymond was born on October 21, 1944 in Monroe, Michigan. She was born from the late Harry Lavern Lymond and the late Virginia (Heckla) Lymond. Myra attended Monroe high School graduating with the Class of 1962. She worked for a short time with Kresges, Famous Fried Chicken and Kroger before taking employment through Fashion bug where she worked as store manager for over twenty years.

Myra married the love of her life, Billie Deaton on June 20, 1969 at Monroe Missionary Baptist Church. From this union came the birth of two children who she loved dearly. Myra worked hard to care for her family and ensured they were well taken care of. Spending time with family, especially around the Holiday’s meant the most to her. Decorating for Christmas was a cherished time. As soon as Thanksgiving ended, Christmas cheer promptly filled the Deaton home.

Myra Denise Deaton, age 74 of Monroe passed away at 6:25pm on Thursday, November 8, 2018 at her home at Foundation Park Alzheimer’s Care Center. In addition to her parents, her passing is preceded in death by her beloved husband of forty-eight years: Billie on March 17, 2017; and her beautiful daughter: Shelly Marie Deaton on October 12, 2012; two sisters: Delores and Geraldine; and one brother: Lyle Lymond.

To cherish her memory, Myra leaves her son: William “Bill” (Jacqueline) Deaton of Monroe; three brothers: Byron (Cheryl) Lymond of Monroe, Garold Lymond of Monroe and Lynn (Kathy) Lymond of Monroe; two sisters: Kathy Lymond of Monroe and Cheryl Crouse of Monroe; two granddaughters: Desirae Rose Deaton and Kassie Deaton; and one grandson: Michael Cardwell II.

Friends may gather on Monday, November 12, 2018 from 2:00pm until 8:00pm at Merkle funeral Service, North Monroe, 2442 North Monroe Street (734)384-5185, and on Tuesday, November 13, 2018 from 10:00am until a Celebration of her Life at 11:00am also at Merkle’s with Minister James J. Puhl of St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church to officiate. Procession will follow to LaSalle Township Cemetery for burial.

In lieu of flowers, memorials for those who wish are suggested to the Alzheimer’s Association. Online guests may leave words of comfort and inspiration or share a photo by visiting www.merklefs.com.