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1943

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2025

Margaret DeVilbiss Obituary

Margaret "Kay" Catherine Caldwell DeVilbiss was a beloved member of the Garfield community, where she served in many local functions and gave generously of her time. She also touched countless lives worldwide through her involvement in the cat community. She is now reunited with her family who preceded her in death and is survived by her son, Harley.
Services will be held at Haynie Chapel UMC in Garfield, TX, on September 28 at 1 p.m., with a time of fellowship to follow.

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Published by Austin American-Statesman from Sep. 11 to Sep. 14, 2025.

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Jessye edwards

September 26, 2025

I want her family to know that my family and me and bunches of other people will always keep u and ur family in our prayers

Jessye Edwards

September 24, 2025

I wil miss u kay u were always nice to me and always loved judging and always had a smile on ur face.

Jessye edwards

September 24, 2025

Miss kay will be missed so much by many people and also she will always be in my heart especially to me because she always made me laugh

Rhonda Burnett

September 20, 2025

Harley, you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Kay was a wonderful person.
I know she´s rejoicing in Heaven with those who went before her. May she Rest in Peace.

Karen Caldwell

September 20, 2025

Kay was my Aunt. She was my Dad´s baby sister. I loved Aunt Kay and grew up just across the street from her. I loved her red hair and her hearty laugh which I always thought I had her laugh. She loved her cats and I loved my dogs. Although you will be missed, I am happy that you will be reunited with your parents, grandparents and all of your siblings but especially Uncle Terry and your beloved son Dean. Oh what a happy reunion that will be. Love you Aunt Kay

Pat Smith

September 15, 2025

I worked at the IRS with Kay... she was such a sweet and generous person. When I was newly divorced with a new baby she passed along beautiful baby clothes she had made for her sons. On one birthday she sent me a plant at work. She was always thinking of ways to help people. I´ve always had a special place for her in my heart! I know she will be missed.

Nancy & Larry Mellenbruch

September 15, 2025

I will always remember the wonderful times with Kay, Terry, Dean and Harley. The trips to our ranch in Los Angeles, TX were filled with fun and laughter.

Jackie Rollins

September 13, 2025

As a former coworker of Kay I send condolences to Harley and the family. Godspeed.

Patricia Hornsby

September 12, 2025

God Bless you Harley
Your mom was a very special person with energy that I envied
She was always kind to me at the agency where we both worked, and all of the Del Valle high school activities
Rest in peace my friend, and remember Harley , you will always have an Angel on your shoulder

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