Madge VanDevender

Mary Ann and John, I´m just now finding out that your precious mother passed away. I was your across the street neighbor on East Drive while we were in high school. Your mother was a fine lady. I live in Seabrook, Texas. My love to you, Lynn Taylor Hagerman

Dear Mary Ann, Pace and Family,
I am so sorry for the loss of your precious Mother.
She was a very special person in our church life.
Yall will be in my thoughts and prayers in the days ahead.

Mary Ann & John,
What a blessing that you had your mom for all these years. I know she will be missed, but she is really home & @ peace. I will keep you in my prayers. Have a safe journey home. Even though it has been a long time since we have seen your mom, I can still remember the times my mom & dad spoke kind words about the good times they had. I am the son of Mildred Jarvis Fulton & Bill Fulton.

Dear Mary Ann: I was saddened to read about your mothers death. What a blessing it is to know she is safe and secure in the arms of our Father. I am Lee Ferrells daughter,
Susan, and remember your guys from Alta Woods Baptist Church. Please know that my prayers are with you and your family as you go through this time.

Mary Ann, Terre called last night to tell me about your mother. I couldn't help recalling all the wonderful times we had at your home, from carpooling nonsense to just hanging out. Your mother was always the steady, warm presence that we knew we could count on for a gracious welcome and a funny, happy time.

I know you and Pace are grateful for her long life, and we will keep you all in our prayers and thoughts.

Today I heard about the passing of Mrs. VanDevender...my favorite teacher in all of my school years. She was my 4th grade teacher in 1950 at George Elementary School. It feels as if it were yesterday as the memories come flooding back to me. She was a very special teacher who made a deep impression on me at such an early age. She was a very close friend of my mother, Hazel Sigrest, and meant so much to her too. May God bless you as you celebrate her going home to be with her Lord.

Dear Mary Ann, Pace and Family,
Your Mom was a very special friend of my Mom's - Opal Warren. I am sure today they are renewing their wonderful friendship in Heaven. My Mom died on May 8, 2001. I have thought of your Mom many times since I lost mine because they were such wonderful friends. Precious Memories bring consolation as we remember our loved ones. May our Heavenly Father comfort you in the loss of one so precious and dear as your Mom.

Dear Pace,

I lost my mother unexpectedly5 years ago and while I miss her I find that I am constantly remembering little things long forgotten. I am blessed with memories of her friends and family that they share with me. May God wrap his lovings arms around your family at this time and give you peace until that "great gettin' up morning" we can look forward to.

My deepest sympathies for your loss, Pace. Bill Bell, Peeples and Provine class of 1966.