Priscilla Jane Dever

Priscilla Jane Dever Plantation - Priscilla Jane Dever passed away peacefully in Weston Florida on April 28th 2023.

She was born Priscilla Jane Ellen in Chicago Illinois on Aug 20th 1930. She was known to all as Pat Dever, Mom, Grandma, Aunt Pat or Miss Berkeley, 1947. The only child of Milton and Florence Ellen, Pat grew up in Berkeley California and Chicago Illinois. It was in Chicago that she met her husband, Thomas Joseph Dever. They were married in Chicago on June 14th 1952.

Pat is survived by her five children, Michael, Ellen, Jil, Patrice and Thomas. She had eight grandchildren whom she adored: Filippo, Sarah, Thomas, Lorenzo, Genevieve, Joseph, Alessa and Elle.

A businesswoman, a world traveler, a master of card games, an excellent cook, baker and a Miami Heat Superfan: Pat was many things in her lifetime - but first and foremost she was Mom. She adored her family and her pride was palpable when you were with her in public. Pat was kind, loving, nurturing, empathetic and totally devoted to her family.

As a devout Catholic convert Pat had a lifetime calling to help others, especially those less fortunate than herself. She worked with both community and Catholic charities doing volunteer work throughout her life. Her work included volunteering in both Cleveland's Hough area as well as with working the Sisters of Mercy, helping to set up Philadelphia's first homeless women's hospice.

Pat worked endlessly to nurture, love and educate her five children and eight grandchildren. She was a gifted chef and baker who loved playing any type of game and specialized in winning. She loved to laugh and smile, and serve our Lord. Pat was an incredibly kind and loving woman who will be deeply missed by her family.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Pat's name in support of the Pink Sisters; you may send a check or money order to:

Holy Spirit Adoration Sisters, Convent of Divine Love

2212 Green St.

Philadelphia, PA 19130-3197