Mary Elizabeth Dunnivan Deane, 87 of Ruckersville, passed away on Monday, May 30, 2022 at her home. She was born on September 12, 1934 to the late Oshley Dunivan and Sadie Taylor Dunivan. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Alvin Harris Deane, Sr.; son, Curtis Lee Deane; brothers, John Henry Dunnivan, George Dunnivan, James Dunivan; and sister Ann Chisolm.
She is survived by her daughters, Barbara Shifflett and husband Steve, Emily Pace and husband Bill, Clara Parrott; sons, Alvin H. Deane, Jr. and wife Nancy, Benjamin Deane, Gary Deane and wife Tracy, and Christopher Deane and wife Teresa; grandchildren, Curtis Shifflett, (Kendra), Asia Castle (Shane), Anna Anderson (Ron), Crystan Redieske( Chris), Amanda Deane (Jacob Hill), Angela Garner (Adam), Carrie Jackson (Clay), Alexis Parrott (Bobby Buchanan); 18 great-grandchildren.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, June 3, 2022 at Emmanuel Christian Center with Bishop Michael V. Jackson officiating. Interment will be in Holly Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends on Thursday from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at Preddy Funeral Home in Madison.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of the Piedmont, 675 Peter Jefferson Pkwy, Charlottesville, VA., 22911. The family would like to thank the following caregivers, Lisa Olko, Lisa Stone, Loren Callahan, and Dr. Manning.
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