My mother passed away on April 18. I still have no words, but I have to express my deepest appreciation to everyone who has shared kind words and warm thoughts. It has meant so much more to me over the past few days than you can imagine. From the bottom of my heart, thank you so much.
From the Gazette:
Patricia Mae Deal (née Bias), born March 22, 1948, passed away Saturday, April 18, 2009 at her home in Robinson. She was 61.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Clinton Albert Deal. She was the daughter of the late Charles “Cody” and Lilly Kuhn Bias, both of Robinson.
She is survived by her sons, Justen Deal of Montréal, Terry Deal of Madison, and Charles Sigmon and his wife, Lisa Mullins-Sigmon, of Robinson. Patty is also survived by her brother, Johnny Bias and his wife, Becky, of Robinson; her brother, James Bias and his wife, Gwendolyn, of Foster; and by her sister, Joyce and her husband, Bud Ball, of Hewett.
Patty was blessed with one granddaughter, Savanna Canterbury of Danville. She is also survived by her nephew, Benjamin, and niece, Katie Bias; her nephew, Jim, and niece, Talitha Bias; and her nephew, Tony Ball.
Friends may call from 6 to 8 Wednesday evening, April 23, at Handley Funeral Home, Danville.
Services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Interment will be in Family Memorial Gardens, Low Gap.
