Deana Brownlee Obituary (1930 - 2008)

TOWER HILL - Deana F. Brownlee, 77, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, transitioned to Heaven on November 5, 2008 with her loving family at her side. Deana, formerly of Decatur, was born December 12, 1930 in Bond County, the daughter of Louis and Cecelia Brauckmuller. Deana retired from Firestone after many years of service, and enjoyed her retirement with gardening, crafts, and family. As a young woman, she married the love of her life, Guy W. Brownlee, and born of that union were two children, Guy W. Brownlee, Jr. and Marilyn Brownlee. As an added blessing, she enjoyed her bonus family of Janice, Barbara, Robert and Connie Brownlee. Surviving is her son, Guy W. Brownlee, Jr. of Decatur; sisters: June (Ralph) Hicks, Marie (Bud) Vaughn of Greenville, IL; Maxine File of Tower Hill; granddaughter, Shanon Brown, and great granddaughters: Kayla, Ashley, and Libby from Decatur. Family members preceding Deana to Heaven are her husband; mother and father; sister: Helen; daughter: Marilyn; and grandsons: Guy W. Brownlee III and Joshua D. Brownlee. Funeral Information The family will receive friends at McCracken-Dean Funeral Home, 308 E. 2nd St., Pana, on Monday, November 10 for visitation at 1:00 p.m. with services at 2:00 p.m. Graveside services at Tower Hill Cemetery.