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Sarah Devereux Obituary
A memorial service will be held 3 p.m. Friday, March 2, 2012, in Mount Holly at Woodlawn Funeral Home, formerly St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, where she was a communicant for 35 years.
A burial service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, March 3, 2012, at St. Mary of the Hills Episcopal Church in Blowing Rock, N.C.
Mrs. Devereux was a 1939 graduate of the University of Georgia, a teacher and a life-long learner. She taught in the Gaston County School system for over 25 years, primarily at Mount Holly High School. She was predeceased by her husband of 52 years, George Discan Devereux Jr.
She is survived by her four loving children: Elizabeth Fleming Devereux and friend Ann Morelli, of Madison, N.C., Hart Devereux Caparulo and husband Frank, of Orange, Conn., George D. Devereux III and wife Kathy, of Charlotte, N.C., and William Payne Devereux and wife Donna, of Blowing Rock; 10 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren (and three more on the way).
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to CT Hospice, 100 Double Beach Rd., Brandford, CT 06405, Church of the Epiphany, 538 Henry St. Eden, NC or to a charity of your choice.
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Memories and Condolences
for Sarah Devereux
December 5, 2012
i love you nanna and miss you everyday. I didn't really get a chance to say goodbye. I remember everything you ever taught me. Please give dadaw a big hug for me. your grandson George iv
Becky Aiken Garrison
March 2, 2012
Mrs. Devereux was my latin teacher at Mt. Holly High School. Oh what fun she added to that "difficult to learn " language!And who could ever forget those wonderful latin banquets and toga parties?! She definitely inspired us all! Hart was a special friend of mine. You all will be in my thoughts and prayers!
Mary Samonds Kane
February 28, 2012
Dear "Little George", Bunny, Hart and Bill,
I was so sorry to read about your mother's passing in the Charlotte Observer this past Sunday. I'll always remember her and the many times we visited y'all while Dad was organist at St. Andrews. She and your dad are probably playing bridge with my mom and dad now!
Rachel Hornsby
February 27, 2012
Mrs Deverux was my homeroom teacher and study hall and english teacher my senior year I had her back to back and I loved spending every moment with her. She often talked about her german shepard and she just loved teaching you could see that in her eyes. I know the ones that graduated in 1980 and who had her wishes her family the best and to let them no they had a fantastic mom. God Bless you all.
Rachel Toomey Hornsby
February 27, 2012
So very sorry to read of Sarah's death. We went to the same church for many years together. Please know each of you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Barbara Chagaris
Gainesville, Ga
Lorie Parker
February 27, 2012
Mrs. Devereux was my homeroom teacher and english teacher at East Gaston. She was one of those teachers who stand out in my mind as being kind, and patient. She was a wonderful teacher who made an impact in my life. I am so sorry for your loss. Your family is in my prayers.
Lisa Mullis Carrigan
February 26, 2012
Mrs. Devereux taught me Latin at East Gaston. I think of her everyday as I teach Medical Terminology to my students. I was able to learn this language of medicine easily because of what she taught me in high school. I will never forget her. I am sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in knowing what a blessing she was to so many students!
Rhonda Christopher
February 26, 2012
Mrs. Devereux was one of my teachers at East Gaston. She was a very special lady and I was one of the lives that she touched. I will keep your family in my prayers.
Rhonda (Buchanan) Christopher
George Devereux
February 26, 2012
We holding Mom's memorial in Mt. Holly since she taught there so many years, and touched so many lives. We hope you can join us at Woodlawn Funeral home on Friday, March 2nd at 3:00 for service and then join us for the reception afterward at the City Cafe on Main Street in Mt. Holly.
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