Aleene Cone Deaton

December 31, 2024

CHARLOTTE – Aleene Cone Deaton, 87, passed away on Tuesday, December 31, 2024, from congestive heart failure complications at her residence at Matthews Glen.  She had a strong Christian faith, expressing that faith through a life of service and worship.  

Born in Charleston, SC in 1937, the daughter of J. Losse and Annie Cone, she grew up in the Presbyterian Church.  A graduate of Summerville High, she later graduated from the University of South Carolina with a Library Science degree.  She began her librarian career in Charlotte at Merry Oaks Elementary.  She met her husband Bill in 1961 and was married to him for 59 years.  Aleene was actively involved in her churches, Tabernacle and Kings Cross ARP, and a fixture in the choir.  She was renowned for her pound cakes which she faithfully delivered to those in need.  Aleene was a leader in the Gideon's Auxiliary and Mecklenburg County Jail Ministry.   She was a member of the DAR and UDC.  She volunteered at her sons' CMS schools faithfully. 

Aleene is survived by her sons, William Alexander Deaton, Jr. (Leslie) of Charlotte, and John Cone Deaton (Jennifer) of Rochester Hills, Michigan; grandsons, Alexander Campbell Deaton (Carrie), Phillip John Deaton (Jackie); granddaughters, Allyson Catherine Gordon (John), and Shanna Kathryn Militello (Nicolani); great-grandchildren, Aila and Lee Gordon, James and Eleanor Deaton, Avery and Luciano Militello, and many special cousins.  She was predeceased by her husband of 59 years, Bill Deaton in 2020.

A graveside service will be held at 3:00 PM on Saturday, January 11, 2025, at Forest Lawn West Cemetery, 4601 Freedom Drive, Charlotte, NC.

Memorials may be offered in memory of Aleene to: King’s Cross Church, 3936 Craig Avenue, Charlotte, NC  28211 or VIA Health Partners (formerly Hospice & Palliative Care Charlotte Region), 7845 Little Avenue, Charlotte, NC 28226.

Arrangements are in the care of Kenneth W. Poe Funeral & Cremation Service, 1321 Berkeley Ave., Charlotte, NC 28204; (704) 641-7606. Online condolences may be shared at www.kennethpoeservices.com.

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  • Nancy Rivers Geddings

    My heartfelt sympathy and prayers go out to the Deaton family. I am sad to learn of Aleene's passing. She was a special person and longtime friend. We were at the University of South Carolina at the same time. Aleene was a bridesmaid in my wedding. And, we continued to keep in touch thru the years.

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  • Melanie Wynter

    In memory of such a sweet and kind lady. Thinking of the family.

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  • Jemie

    Thank you. You always made sure I was welcome in Charlotte during classes. I will miss the chocolate pie after lunch.

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