IVANHOE — Mary Ann Martin DeVane, 63, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and sister, passed from her earthly life Monday, June 24, 2019, at New Hanover Regional Medical Center.
She was born Feb. 14, 1956, in Medina, Ohio, the daughter of the late John Orville and Clara Nunn Martin.
Mary is survived by her husband of 39 years, Harold DeVane; sons, Andy Jessie DeVane (Brittany), Nolan DeVane (Meredith) and Austin DeVane (Heather); grandchildren, Ayden, Noah, Claire and Katherine DeVane; sisters, Gay Riffel (Harley), Barbara Iovanna, Susie Woladkewick and Patty Schmidling (John); brothers, Jim Martin and Johnny Martin; and many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
Most recently, Mary attended New Direction Community Church in Wilmington. For five years, Mary worked at Hercofina Corporation, after which she decided to become a full-time homemaker, a most important profession in life.
Mary’s journey on earth was a life well lived. Her years were filled with an abiding love of the Lord, time spent with the family she loved so dearly and giving freely to those she came in contact with. Her kindness, heart of gold and sweet spirit are a lasting legacy that will be remembered.
The family will receive friends at 10 a.m., Friday, June 28, at Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home, Burgaw, with funeral services beginning at 11 a.m., at the funeral home chapel. Pastor Jeff Sutton will conduct the service. Burial will follow in Haw Bluff Baptist Church Cemetery.
The family would like to thank Pender County EMS and Fire;
“super sister,” Patty Schmidling; and the staffs of New Hanover Regional Medical Center Emergency Department and Critical Care Unit for their excellent care.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of Mary may be made to the organization most near and dear to her heart, Mama Tara Miskito Orphanage, Puerto Lempira, Honduras.
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