McALLISTER LOUISA HUBBARD DeVORE McALLISTER (Age 81) Of age, of Springfield, VA, passed away at 11 AM on November 22, 2020 in the Woodbine Nursing Home in Alexandria, VA Louisa (Lou) was born in Christiansburg, VA, a second child for Louis Dexter and Ellen Osterbind Hubbard on September 8, 1939. Her first marriage was to Howard McAllister in April of 1957. They gave birth to William West McAllister and Ellen Reed McAllister. Divorce was granted in August 19, 1974. She had a long career in the military side of the government, first the Army and then the Navy. She began as a GS 7 and retired at 15. During her employment she completed an undergraduate program and then earned a Master's Degree at George Mason University. She also completed a graduate program with the Industrial College of the Armed Forces, in 1993, which led to her becoming the only Environmental Specialist in the Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Navy at that time. She received many awards for achievement during her exemplary career. In 1991, she married, Phillip Wayne DeVore. She, her mother and her daughter have all been Daughters of the American Revolution, DAR. Louisa was preceded in death by both parents, her brother Louis Dexter (Son) Hubbard, her sister Ellen Amanda (Mandy) Sedwick and Mandy's beloved spouse, Michael. She is survived by her Husband, Phillip Wayne DeVore, of Springfield, VA, her sister Mary Charles Blakebrough of Durham, NC, and her two daughters, her brother, Carter Clarke Hubbard and his wife, Barbara, of Savannah GA, and their son; and her brother's widow Gina Hubbard. She is also survived by her children, Ellen Reed McAllister, Married to Donald Ashmead in Henderson, NV, and William West McAllister and his wife, Marsha, of Bristow, VA. Also surviving are her cherished grandchildren, Riley McAllister who is in Bristow and Marley McAllister in Oviedo, Fl. Louisa was a long time member of the Episcopal Church, but was inactive in later years (She and Phillip were married in the Good Shepard Episcopal Church in Burke, VA.) A visitation will be held Thursday December 3, 2020 at 12 p.m. located at Demaine Funeral Home, Springfield, VA. and a funeral service at 1 p.m. (Due to Covid-19 restrictions, the visitation is limited to 25 people at a time and a limit of 50 people at the funeral service) Interment will be Friday, December 4, at 10 a.m. at Oak Hill Cemetery in Fredericksburg, VA. Online streaming of the funeral service can be found at www.demainefunerals.com In lieu of flowers, the family would suggest contributions to the Fairfax Humane Society or Louisa's favorite Charity: Smile Train. The family wishes to thank Dr. David Schreiner for his years of excellent care, and the many fine people at Woodbine Nursing Home who loved her in her final months.The family wishes to thank Dr. David Schreiner for his years of excellent care, and the many fine people at Woodbine Nursing Home who loved her in her final months.

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Published by The Washington Post on Nov. 30, 2020.

Memories and Condolences
for LOUISA McALLISTER

6 Entries

Cindy Drain

December 1, 2020

Phil, May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. Please accept my condolences. Cindy Drain

Marsha McAllister

December 1, 2020

My name is Marsha. I was and will always be Louisa’s daughter in-law.
I could not have asked for a more compassionate, loving mother in-law. I will always remember her sweet smile, kindness, elegance and of course her grace. Not to forget her Welsh (cheese) Rarebit, a cherished family recipe. Louisa was an amazing women and grandmother as well. It was so obvious how much Louisa loved Riley and Marley and how very proud of them she was. They have learned many wonderful things from their grandmother throughout their lives. I thank God for gifting her into our lives. I know that Louisa is at great peace with our Lord and will always be smiling that wonderful smile. Our hearts with always carry her shine. We love you Grandmother

Lorianne Kerley

December 1, 2020

Louisa was a beautiful person of whom I admired. I admired her bravery as a woman, and her accomplishments as a professional and as a scholar. I also admired the relationships she had with her children and her two grandchildren.
Through the years Marley, her granddaughter, would share we me the fun times she and her brother Riley often had when spending time with “grandmother”. What she described seemed like magical and loving moments of which have become a legacy of fond memories.
Thank you, Louisa, for all you have given back to so many of us.

You will be remembered,
Lorianne Kerley

Adrianne Kirkland

November 30, 2020

I have known Louisa for over 30 years as the mother-in-law of my sister, Marsha. Louisa was the epitome of what a good mother-in-law should be. She was kind in her words, thoughtful in her actions, generous with her time and everyone was proud to be in her company. My thoughts are with you Phil, Bill and Ellen. My prayers are with you, Louisa. Your job was well done.

Bruce Lugn

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Yvette Maguire

November 30, 2020

Louisa,
Was a wonderful lady, in so many ways. My family and I loved her, very much. My daughters Consider her as a Grandmother, and referred to her as Grandmother Louisa. We will definitely miss her, but we know she is safe in Gods home.
Yvette Maguire sister-in-law of
Bill McAllister

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