Photo courtesy of Adams Funeral Chapel - Charleston
Jul 7, 1952 - Jun 10, 2019
Donna was one of my best friends in high school i thought about her all the time i will miss her
Brenda Kaufman
June 13, 2019 | Farmer City, IL | Friend
My condolences to the family! I met Donna probably close to 40 years ago. Loved this woman - she always had a smile, a hug, always felt like a best friend even if you hadn't seen her in years. She used to work in housekeeping at the hospital many years ago & always visited me when she heard I was in (many times). Very sad to hear of her passing! Prayers for the family!!
Rachel Drake
June 12, 2019 | Charleston, IL
So sorry to hear of Donnas passing. She was a friend and classmate. Praying for strength during this time.
Brenda Sawyer
June 12, 2019 | Charleston, IL | Friend
I knew Donna from her sitting on my front porch, at 4 yrs old, waiting on me to come home from school. She loved to play in my backyard, with my dog. Thru out the years our paths crossed many times. Every time we saw each other again it seemed the same. I will miss her smile and laughter, and I hope Denny will remember how blessed he was to have her. Beautiful blessings to Denny and the family.
Christy Appleby
June 12, 2019 | Charleston, IL | Friend
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always. Donna was devoted to her family. She will be missed. My deepest sympathy.
Paula Corbett
June 12, 2019 | Port St. Lucie, FL | Family
My condolences ❤
Donna Gillis
June 12, 2019 | Wimberley, TX | Friend
Donnas family are in my thoughts and prayers! I knew her first from having Martin and Michael in class at Charleston High School and then throughout events in town and The Copper Eagle! Donna was always so nice and friendly!
Kathy Clark
June 11, 2019 | Charleston, IL | Acquaintance
My deepest sympathies to you and your family
Ron Rieder
June 11, 2019 | Butler, PA
So sorry to hear this. She was a fun loving young girl who wanted yo be loved
Loretta Esworthy
June 11, 2019 | Acquaintance
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.
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