Obituary for Edwina Deaton

Ponca City Now - August 25, 2020 3:13 pm

Edwina Mae Deaton

October 15, 1956 – August 8, 2020

Edwina was born October 15, 1956, to Charles and Doris Ross in Ponca City, Oklahoma. She was a passionate student, played clarinet in the high school band, was a fantastic water skier and graduated from Northern Oklahoma College. She met her first husband, Garry Crain, while working at Conoco. They married and moved to Oklahoma City where they had two children, Linsi and Ross, and made many friends and happy memories. She married Gary Deaton in 1999. Edwina was a devoted mother known for creating over-the-top birthday parties, beautiful cakes and event costumes. She will be remembered for her biting wit and sardonic humor, creativity, dedication to family and for being a fun and supportive coworker at the United States District Court.

She is preceded in death by her father, Charles, and brother, Charlie. She is survived by her mother, Doris Ross of Ponca City, her children, Linsi Crain of Oakland, Calif., and Ross Crain of Atlanta, Ga., her husband, Gary Deaton of Oklahoma City, and stepson, Drew Deaton of Edmond, in addition to beloved children in-laws, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Final Resting Place
Resthaven Memorial Park
1901 East Hubbard Road
Ponca City, OK 74604

Source: Trout Funeral Home