Marcella Alves

On Friday, August 14, 2020, Marcy Alves, went to sleep in the arms of Jesus. She anticipated her life in this world would end in a short rest in the arms of her Savior as she awaited her "Blessed Hope"—the resurrection of her body—in Christ at His soon-appearing. On a fair, mostly cloudy April 12, 1945 in Alexandria, VA., James and Jessie Mae Devers gave birth to Marcella Marie Devers. They raised their family of seven on a small farm without running water or electricity, in nearby Franconia. Neighbors took Marcy to church where--as a young teen--she came to know Christ as her Lord and Savior. Following her graduation from Thomas Jefferson high school, she co-led Youth for Christ rallies in Washington D.C., and sang, studied at, and graduated from Philadelphia College of the Bible (now Cairn University), Marcy gave herself joyfully and tirelessly to Christian ministry. Marcy's God-assigned mission was to place the hands of those who did not know the Father into His loving Hand. She spoke inspirationally, recorded her music, sang, and shared the beautiful news of the Kingdom of God, both domestically and internationally, with thousands of people, in hundreds of church and conference venues. Domestically, she was a dynamic, featured singer-speaker for decades, with Stonecroft Ministries'—Christian Womens' and "After 5" Clubs. Internationally, Marcy's ministry of music and testimony of Jesus took her to Australia, Haiti, Brazil, and Canada, where she was featured on national TV. Marcy lived an authentic, personal relationship to Christ Jesus before her family and all who knew her. Her devotion to Him animated a lifetime of caring and sacrifice for others. She never knowingly placed herself first. She typically made life easier for others. Her life reflected selfless servanthood, feminine grace, genuine humility, and a razor-sharp passion for everyone to know the forgiveness of sin available at the cross of Christ, and the joyful freedom of life and love in Christ. Her wit and humor were hallmarks of her inner joy. Her laugh, infectious. Marcy is survived by her husband of 42 years, the Reverend Dr. David C. Alves, their daughter Tammy Lynn Ridlon, and son-in-law, Lew Ridlon. Her sister, Lorita Mullins, and two brothers Ray Devers and Gerry Devers and sister-in-law, Kathy; her sisters-in-law Beverly Devers and Louise Devers, along with many nieces, nephews, and grand-nieces and nephews. She is also survived by a parcel of spiritual sons and daughters whom she mentored along their spiritual journeys over the years. Marcy was predeceased by her mother and father, brothers, Lester, Mike, and Harvey Devers and several uncles and aunts. Marcy will be deeply missed by her family, extended family, friends, and all who knew and loved her. ARRANGEMENTS: A Memorial Celebration of Marcy's Life is scheduled for 1pm Saturday, October 17th at Grace Capital Church, 542 Pembroke Street, Pembroke, NH. Assisting the family with arrangements is the Cremation Society of NH. Boscawen and Family Bible Church of Loudon, NH. To view Marcy's Online Tribute, send condolences to the family, or for more information, visit https://tributes.com/Marcy-Alves.