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JOANNE MCDEVITT Obituary
Joanne McDevitt, 78, passed away on Monday March 16, 2020. She was loved by all that knew her and has gone to her eternal home. Joanne was born in Madison, Wisconsin and grew up in McFarland, Wisconsin. Joanne married Dennis Hagan and they had three children Chris, Jeanne, and Tim. In April 1971 Joanne and the family moved to Ocala, Florida. Joanne worked several different jobs while the children finished school. Joanne was a lifelong sports fan and fine equestrian. Once the children left home, Joanne went back to school and got her degree in psychology. Joanne worked as a counselor for many years and helped many of Marion County's disenfranchised. Joanne met and married Bill McDevitt in 1991. Bill and Joanne settled in Citra and enjoyed life on their farm while she continued to provide counseling services. Honoring Joanne's wishes there will be a celebration of life ceremony to be set at a later date. Any donations in Joanne's honor can be made to the Ocala Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault Center PO Box 2193 Ocala, FL 34478.
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Dustin Hall
March 27, 2025
Mrs. McDevitt was my counselor through the foster care system. She was an amazing woman and cared deeply for me. She wrote letters to me, pretending to be my father in prison, because she knew I needed a good father. It was remarkable. I didn't find out it was her until years later. She was an angel in my life.
Deborah (Gaugler) Tannehill
September 28, 2024
Came across this when I saw the flooding in Boone after Hurricane Helene. Joanne was my mom's (Betsy Gaugler) dear friend. I was blessed to visit Jo and Bill in Ocala, in Orange Lake, and in Boone with my mom. She was an exceptional lady and a blessing to all her knew her. My condolences to her family.
Debbie Roark
April 21, 2020
Maw you were more than a friend you were our family and I will always hold you close in my heart I love you and miss you terribly
Jeanne Risk
March 22, 2020
Mom you were the best and I will miss you every day. Now you will be collecting clients in heaven. All my love... Jeanne
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