Leona Frances Deane 86 of Madison passed away Friday August 30, 2024, at her residence. She was born January 23, 1938 in Madison County to the late Frank Delmar Knighting and Virginia Bell Berry Knighting. She was also preceded in death by her husband Wayne Dawson Deane, brother Clarence Delmar Knighting, and a sister, Mary Knighting Twyman.

She is survived by a daughter, Debra Diane Deane, son, Anthony Wayne Deane (Christie), sister, Crystal Brown and a grandchild, Timberly Deane.

There will be a private interment for Leona and Wayne at a later date.

Preddy Funeral Home in Madison is assisting the family.