CATHERINE MAE DEAKYNE, age 86, of Washington CH, passed away peacefully at her home after a long and full life while surrounded by her family on Saturday, July 15, 2023.

Catherine was born in Milledgeville, Ohio to the late John and Opal (Anders) Riley on June 23, 1937. Catherine was a devoted wife and mother and is survived by her husband of 60 years, Arthur W. Deakyne; son Robert Jeffery Sr.; grandchildren, Robert Jeffery Jr. and Jackie Sue Jeffery-Youngs; daughter, Tina Galyn and wife Andrea; grandchildren, Carmedy Buick and Jordan West; sister, Patty Riley; brother, Mike Shackelford; and niece, Linda Dennison.

Catherine was a member at the Southside Church of Christ for over 50 years, where she taught Sunday School, Vacation Bible School, led youth groups, and organized and participated in many women's groups over the years. She was also a Cub Scout pack leader with her husband Arthur and led a Blue Bird troop for several years.

The funeral service will be held on Thursday, July 20, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. at the Southside Church of Christ, 921 S. Fayette St., Washington CH, OH 43160, with Pastor Todd Maurer officiating with burial to follow at the Washington Cemetery. Family and friends may visit at the church on Thursday morning from 11:00 a.m. until the time of service. All who knew Catherine and her family are invited to attend and share in her memorial.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Summers Funeral Home. Online condolences may be sent to www.summersfuneralhome.com