rd to conversations with her close friends. Julie cherished her time with her granddaughters, especially the time spent reading, dancing, cooking, and bird watching with them. Julie is survived by Robert, along with their two children, David (Shannon) Deacon of Dexter, and Michelle Deacon (Mark Horwitz) of Illinois. Julie is also survived by her two precious granddaughters, Kathleen & Abigail Deacon; her sister, Paula Alexander of Jackson, John (Dawn) Alexander of Plymouth, and David Alexander of Commerce. In lieu of flowers, donations in Julie's memory can be sent to either Angela Hospice Home Care; 14100 Newburgh Rd, Livonia, MI 48154; or Therapeutic Riding, Inc.; 3425 E Morgan Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48108. Visitation will be held Friday, November 27, 2020 from 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm at Nie Family Funeral Home, 3767 W. Liberty Rd., Ann Arbor, for family and friends to rotate through 25 at one time (face masks are required to attend event). A funeral mass will take place Saturday, November 28, 2020 at 11:00 am at St. Joseph Catholic Country Church, 6805 Mast Rd., Dexter. Family and friends are welcome to visit beforehand at 10:00 am. Face masks and social distancing are encouraged at the church. A private burial will follow the service for the immediate family only. Nie Funeral Home Visitor Guidelines: If you feel sick, have cold or flu like symptoms and/or have a fever, please go back home Cover Face and Wear a Mask when in the building We can have up to 25 family members and friends in the visitation room at one time Please avoid personal contact like shaking hands or hugging, please extend verbal salutations Please cover your mouth and nose if you cough or sneeze with your elbow or a tissue, please dispose of the tissue immediately Please wash your hands with soap and water for a minimum of 20 seconds under running water Please avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Julie Elizabeth Deacon, please visit our Heartfelt Sympathies Store. To read the full obituary, please click here: https://www.niefuneralhomes.com/memorials/julie-deacon/4434666/index.php