December 5, 1941 - October 17, 2024
Deanna Marie Mercer Bilz, 82, of Cold Spring, KY, passed away on Thursday, October 17, 2024. She retired from the IRS in Covington, KY, and was a former member of Ladies Night Out. Deanna was very skilled at crafting and artistry. Her wreaths and scrapbooking skills were extraordinary. She was also a phenomenal cook and baker. Deanna was especially known for making delicious fudge and cookies. She created many memories with her family and friends throughout the years and will be dearly missed. Deanna was preceded in death by her parents: William and Kathryn Mercer and loving husband of 59 and a half years: Bernard "Buck" Bilz. She is survived by her children: Laurie Bilz Dowell, Joe (Sue) Bilz, Becky (Tony) Motley and Chris Bilz and siblings: Butch Mercer, Tom Mercer, Doug (Nancy) Mercer, Dave Mercer and Steve Mercer. Deanna was a loving Nana to numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She is also survived by several nieces, nephews and cousins. A Memorial Visitation for Deanna will take place on Tuesday, October 22, 2024 from 10:00 AM until the Catholic Prayer Service at 11:00 AM at Connley Brothers Funeral Home, 11 East Southern Avenue, Covington (Latonia), KY 41015. Interment will be private at the convenience of the family at Mother of God Cemetery in Fort Wright, KY. Memorials are suggested to: St. Walburg Monastery, 2500 Amsterdam Road, Villa Hills, KY 41017. Connley Brothers Funeral Home, Covington (Latonia), KY 41015 is serving the family. Online condolences may be expressed on Facebook or at www.connleybrothersfuneralhome.com