Deanna Kay Grubbs Wilson, 81, of Warsaw and formerly of Mentone, passed at 2:54 p.m. Friday, Feb. 21, 2020, at her residence.
Deanna was born on Nov. 22, 1938, in Warsaw, to the late Herschel J. and Elsie E. Mathy Grubbs. She was married on Feb. 25 1995, in the Calvary Lutheran Church of Plymouth, to William D. Wilson; he survives.
She was a 1956 graduate of Mentone High School and obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree from Vincennes University. During her life, she worked for several companies in Warsaw, which included Sun Metal as a receptionist and Star Staffing as office manager.
Deanna enjoyed traveling from Florida to west and south Texas. She loved to show her quarter horse at shows and was an active member of the Quarter Horse Association.
She was a selfless woman who loved God and was a supporter of several Indian schools and animal rescue organizations. She was a member of the St. Anne Episcopal Church of Warsaw.
She is survived by her husband, William Wilson, of Warsaw.
Deanna was preceded in death by her parents, Herschel J. and Elsie E. Grubbs.
A memorial service held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 27 in the St. Anne Episcopal Church, 424 W. Market St., Warsaw, with the Rev. Ryan Fischer officiating.
The final remembrance place will be in the Harrison Center Cemetery (Wooden) Etna Green.
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