Lela “Deanene” Chitwood, 56, of Percy formerly of Marion, passed away on Sunday, October 19, 2014 at 7:46 am at Sparta Community Hospital.
Deanene was born July 9, 1958 in Marion the daughter of Harold Dean and Lela Mae (Sullins) McKinney. She married Bobby Chitwood on December 23, 1984 in Marion and together they have shared over 29 years of marriage.
She formerly worked at Gilster Mary Lee in Steelville.
Survivors include her;
Husband – Bobby Chitwood of Percy
Mother – Lela Mae McKinney of Marion
Son – Robert Sims and wife Angie of Louisville
Son – Bruce Fosse and friend Tedra Rentfro of Marion
Son – Josh Chitwood and wife Amy of Dowell
Son – Nathan Chitwood of Percy
Loved like a daughter – Lisa Williams of Marion
Seven grandchildren
Brother – Harry McKinney and wife Cindy of Marion
Brother – Jeffrey Dean McKinney and wife Pam of O’Fallon, Missouri
Preceded by her Father.
Memorial services will be Friday, October 24, 2014 at 1 pm at Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home with Rev. Rob Chitwood officiating. Visitation will be Friday from 11 am until the time of service at the funeral home.