Deanna Lynn Nightingale passed away on Tuesday, August 3, 2010. She was born in Waycross, Ga., September 7,1955. Her family relocated to Sapulpa, Okla. in 1964. She graduated from Sapulpa High School in 1973.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Roy Lee Ellis and Ginger Lee Ellis. She is survived by her husband, Mike Nightingale of the home and son, Brett Nightingale of Chicago, Il.

Other survivors include her sisters and brothers-in-law and their children, Debbie and Dennis Gordon, Matt Gordon, Mari Gordon and granddaughter, Ginlee Gordon Woods, Darla and Steve Dill, Natalie Dill, Ben Smart and Granddaughter, Abby Smart, Ryan Smart, Dakota Smart, and her brother and sister-in-law and their daughter, Doug and Mindy Ellis and Kali Ellis.

Until recently, Deanna was employed with Show, Inc. for 19 years as a Program Coordinator. She expressed much appreciation for her friends and co-workers at Show and often described them as her second family. She was especially fond of the many special individuals she represented and was their staunchest supporter and advocate.

A memorial service is planned for Deanna at Smith Funeral Home chapel 10 a.m. on Saturday, August 7, 2010.

In lieu of flowers, Deanna requested that donations be made to the individuals and their vocations at Show, Inc. A fund will be established hi her name to honor her long commitment to the needs of the special individuals she supported.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Smith Funeral Home.

 

Complied and transcribed by Marti Graham, 2010.