Betty Devon Obituary
She was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Lucius M. Cline of Greenville, SC and was predeceased by her husband of 53 years, Charles G. Devon.
Mrs. Devon graduated from Furman University with a Bachelor of Arts in 1943, and went on to study laboratory technology at the Medical College of Charleston. She worked as a laboratory technologist and supervisor for 18 years and was named the Georgia Medical Technologist of Year in 1962. For 7 years she organized and led training seminars for lab personnel in the southeast. In 1978 she started NOVED, Inc. offering medical technology seminars and conferences in the Atlanta area.
She is survived by her children Peggy Devon Rowe (Danny) of Dacula, GA, and Mark Wayne Devon (Jo) of Greenville, SC; five grandchildren, Devon Hamstra (Chris) of Grand Rapids, MI, Tim Lasseter (Laura) of Hartwell, GA, Andrea, Christina, and Alex Devon of Greenville, SC. She leaves four great-grandchildren, Mackenzie, Micah, and Noah Hamstra of Grand Rapids, MI, and Annie Lasseter of Hartwell, GA as well as several nieces and nephews in the Greenville area.
She was preceded in death by her brother Dr. Lucius Moore Cline, Jr. and sister Janie Cline Poe.
A reception to honor and celebrate her life will be held in Greenville, SC, January 22, 2011 from 10:00 am - 12:00 noon at the home of Dr. & Mrs. Lucius Cline, 471 E. Parkins Mill Rd, Greenville, SC 29615.
Memorials in lieu of flowers:
Georgia Botanical Society, 2718 Stillwater Lake Lane, Marietta GA 30066; or American Cancer Society, www.cancer.org
Cremation Society of South Carolina
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January 22, 2011
Devon and Chris and Peggy
We were so very sorry to hear of Grandma Betty's passing. We wish we could be with you during what must be a very difficult time. You have our prayers and hopes that peace will come quickly for you family.
Beth and Jerry Hamstra
D Moss
January 22, 2011
My deepest sympathy to the family and friends. May the God of all tender mercies, who comforts us in our pain and sorrow give you all the needed strength to endure this sad occassion Psalm 34:18. How good it is to know that when God restores the earth back into a beautiful Paradise, everyone there will enjoy everlasting life in perfect health Psalm 34:10,11 & 29.
January 21, 2011
We had 52 years of sharing scientific knowledge, friendship, thoughts, and opinions. I will miss her very much.
Charlotte & Bill Heinz.
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January 20, 2011
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. May the peace of God that excels all thought bring you comfort during this most difficult time. Phillipians 4:7
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January 20, 2011
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Jan and Milton Gorman
January 19, 2011
Peggy, Mark, and Family. Jan (Jeanette Jackson) and I, along with her brother, Howard, shared good times with Betty and Charlie over the years. These memories make our life more beautiful. Our love, thoughts and prayers are with you.
Frank Owens
January 19, 2011
Remembering Betty and Charlie, our Garden Hills' days, and
time spent with them at all of the Atlanta 17 dances. We
send special love and heartfelt sympathy to their family.
Marguerite and Frank Owens
Clare Geddis
January 19, 2011
Peggy seemed to have been a woman who loved plants. This is the beauty of creation. Now we are filled with sorrow but soon death will be swallowed up forever says" 1 Cor 15:54. And all sorrow disappear.
Donna Baird
January 18, 2011
Peggy,Devon,and Tim....I have special memories of Betty and Charlie and sharing time with all of you those years in the 90's when life seemed upside down at times! I so enjoyed being included in your family activities and all the holiday meals together. God Bless your family! I will hold dear those memories my whole life. Love always...
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