Joyce Dillard Deaton, age 81 of Clermont, passed away Friday, January 5, 2024. Mrs. Deaton was born in White County to the late Willie and Blanche Waldrip Dillard. Joyce was a former preschool teacher and a member of Chattahoochee Baptist Church where she was baptized. In addition to her parents Joyce is preceded in death by her husband, Joel Deaton. Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Lynn and Edwin Avila, Clermont; 3 step grandchildren and 1 step great grandchild. Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 PM Wednesday, January 10, 2024 at The Chapel of Barrett Funeral Home. The Rev. Chris Anderson will officiate. Interment will follow at Chattahoochee Baptist Church Cemetery. A livestream of the service can be viewed here: https://vimeo.com/event/4000954 The family will receive friends from 5-7 PM Tuesday at the funeral home. To share a memory or to leave the family a condolence please visit www.barrettfh.com. Barrett Funeral Home, Cleveland. 706-865-3101.