Donna J. McDevitt's Obituary
CHARLESTON, IL - Donna Jean McDevitt, age 66 of rural Charleston, passed away on Monday, June 10, 2019 and is now in a better place. A visitation will be held from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 13, 2019 at Adams Funeral Chapel in Charleston. Her body will be inurned in Mound Cemetery in Charleston at a later date. Donations in her honor may be made to the Alzheimer's Research Foundation and left at the visitation or mailed to Adams Funeral Chapel, 2330 Shawnee Dr., Charleston, IL 61920. Donna was born on July 7, 1952 in Charleston, Illinois. She is a 1970 graduate of Charleston High School and furthered her education later in life, obtaining a bachelor's degree in Gerontology from Eastern Illinois University in 2004. She maintained a desire to help others and was employed by Help At Home and the Coles County Council on Aging, assisting senior citizens. She was also the owner of Jazzy Junk by Donna, where she was able to express her creative and artistic ability in the items she made and sold. Donna married Dennis McDevitt on May 15, 2010 in Charleston and they have shared a deep and abiding love for the past nine years. In addition to Denny, she is survived by three sons, Tony S. Ayers and wife Dana of Charleston and twins, Martin Weatherford and wife Whitney of Bloomington and Michael P. Weatherford of Kent, Ohio. She also leaves two grandchildren, Dallas and Ivy Ayers; a great-grandchild, Fallon Ayers; one sister, Shirley (John) Bloom of Mattoon, Illinois, two brothers, Randy (Susie) Adair also of Mattoon, and Tony (Cindy) Adair of Clifton, Illinois; and several nieces and nephews. Donna was also close to Denny's family and is survived by his parents, Paul and Norma McDevitt of Karns City, Pennsylvania; two brothers-in-law, Guy McDevitt of Karns City and Rich McDevitt o Charleston; and two sisters-in-law, Paula Corbett of Florida and Laurie (Tom) Leighton of North Carolina. Donna was preceded in death by her mother, Myrna Ferguson Honn and a brother, James Randall Ferguson. Donna enjoyed being outdoors and the country life suited her well. Her fondness for animals was apparent - goats, chickens or her rescue dogs - she loved them all! She had a passion for antiques and shopping in thrift stores, and making sure the many bird feeders around her house were always filled. It was a well known fact that the Dallas Cowboys were her team of choice. Donna loved her family dearly and they will forever treasure their many fond memories of this special woman who touched their lived with her kindness and love. Visitation Adams Funeral Chapel Thursday, June 13, 2019 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Email Details 2330 SHAWNEE DRCHARLESTON, Illinois 61920 Directions
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