Deaconess Juanita Devore Obituary in Fairfax at M.F. Riley's Funeral Home

Obituary For Deaconess Juanita Devore

Deaconess Juanita Devore was born September 11, 1943. She was the youngest of seven children born to the late William Boles and Edna Wiggins Boles Stewart in Islandton, South Carolina. She transitioned to be with the Lord on August 5, 2019.

Sister Devore joined the Deep Creek Baptist Church as a youth. After marrying Deacon Willie Devore, the love of her life, she joined the Nazarene Missionary Baptist Church. She worked in various capacities over the years including the Nazarene Missionary Baptist Church Missionary Society, Usher Board President, Beautification Ministry and Finance Chair.

Educated in the public schools of Colleton County and Benedict College, she spent her entire professional career as an educator in the Hampto District 2 school system. She taught at both the high school and middle school for over 30 years and was selected Teacher of the Year for the 1990-1991 school year.

She was initiated as a member of the illustrious Psi Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated on December 1, 1961. She was an active volunteer in her community where she served on various boards and organizations that included: Allendale County Rural Health Board, Voter Registration Poll Manager, Fairfax Women's Club and Allendale County Retired Educators.

Sister Devore was pre-deceased by her parents; stepfather, Walter Stewart; two sisters, Earnestine and Mary; and two brothers, Hercules and McQuillian.

She leaves to cherish fond memories her husband, Willie Devore; daughter, Juaniece "Shontell" DeSaussure; son, Willis (Felicia) Devore; brothers, Glynn (Betty) Boles and Edward (Earlene) Boles; grandchildren, Shontavian (Ramel) Drake, Taylor DeSaussure, Saypadia "Deuce" DeSaussure, II and Jaidyn Devore; one great-grandson, Mark William Drake, and a host of wonderful nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives and friends.

Homegoing Celebration for Deaconess Juanita Devore was held Friday, August 9, 2019, Three O' Clock Post Meridian at Nazarene Missionary Baptist Church, Fairfax, South Carolina, Pastor Terrance Thomas, Eulogist, Apostle, Dr. Joe Mole III, Presiding. Interment Nazarene Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery.

"SERVICE ABOVE SELF"

Remember to keep the Devore Family lifted up in prayer.

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I am praying for your family. I know all too well of your sorrow. I pray peace and comfort for the family. God Bless. Karen D. Scott, Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church, Eatonville, FL.

Praying for God's peace surround and comfort you all. Shera Roundtree

With deepest sympathy!! Mr and Mrs Anthony Creech!!

We send our prayers and love to the family during this most difficult time. Know that we are asking God to comfort and guide all of you during this part of life's journey. He has prepared a beautiful place for his daughter and she is forever at peace with her heavenly father.
Our deepest Sympathies Mrs. Elise, Kim and Sydney

Was a great teacher and always a classy lady. Great memories of her typing class. Debra Benton Summerlin

May you be comforted by the outpouring of love surrounding you. Apostle And 1st Lady Mole and The Vision Family.

I have fond memories of Mrs. Devore -of times I visited her house as a child playing with Shontell on occasion after school. Prayers for the family during this time of sorrow. May God grant you comfort and peace.- Cassandra Mitchell Hallingquest

I'm so sorry for the loss.she was my favorite teacher.l loved her a lot.so family know that she's in a joyful place with the Lord.

Our deepest condolences Roosevelt& Myra Manuel

She was the best typing teacher ever... all my skills, I attribute to her.. Estill Middle School. I will never forget her.. she helped me get ready ready for Miss Estill Middle '88.. Condolences to the family. Praying God's peace. Ja'Nell Bostick-Russell

She was my Typing teacher at Estill Middle School, and she was one of my favorite. Always thought of her. My prayers are with all of you. Gloria Brown Colon Class of 80

As your light shined so bright, the joy and peace was just right. With the inheritance of prayers you set, your memories will be cherished and kept without regrets. Dr. Julie Tolson Clark and family

Words can't express how saddened we are to hear of your loss. May the memory of Ms. Juanita bring you comfort and peace. Eddie & Crystal Isham & Family

May the peace of God embrace and strengthen you in this moment, and in days to come. Jeremy Dunbar

Praying that God comforts and strengthens you all like only He can during this time. Tina Doctor

I pray that in the midst of your sorrow you find comfort in all the joyful memories shared. Wanda Grant

She was one of the best and favorite teachers at Estill Middle. She will be deeply missed. Deepest condolences to the Devore Family. Laquisha Hopkins & family