LANCASTER, SC~ Mrs. Monnie Hudson Deason, age 96, passed away June 24, 2020 at the Lancaster Health and Rehabilitation Center.  She was born April 23, 1924 in Lancaster, a daughter of the late John L. Hudson, Sr. and Bessie Hinson Hudson.  She wife of the late J.T. Deason.  Mrs. Deason retired from Spring Industries after 38 years.  She loved her family and in earlier years, enjoyed camping and overnight visits with her grandkids.  Mrs. Deason was a very active member of Bethlehem Baptist Church where she loved her church family and taught Sunday School.

Mrs. Deason is survived by a son, Larry Deason and his wife, Hollis; three grandchildren, Rodney Deason, Tommy Deason, and Carrie Ivey; five great grandchildren, Brittany Coppedge, Alayna Deason, Bradley Ivey, Emma Deason and Devin Deason; a daughter-in-law, Dianne Deason.

Mrs. Deason was preceded in death by her husband, J.T. Deason; a son, Richard Deason; her parents; five brothers, J.W. Hudson, Leroy Hudson, Marion "Doc" Hudson, John L. Hudson, and Vernon "Buck" Hudson; and five sisters, Nannie Stogner, Bessie Carrol, Betty Rodgers, Vivian Cassidy, Levicise Hudson.

The Celebration of Life Graveside Service for Mrs. Deason will be 1:00 pm Saturday, June 27, 2020 at Bethlehem Baptist Church Cemetery officiated by Rev. Patrick Blackmon.  Due to the government-mandated COVID-19 restrictions, social distancing is encouraged.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to Bethlehem Baptist Church, 1841 N. Rocky River Road, Lancaster, SC 29720.

An online guest register is available on the obituaries page at www.burgessfunerals.com .

Burgess Funeral Home & Crematory is caring for the family of Mrs. Deason.