Devanis E. "Malott" Milburn

Devanis E. "Malott" Milburn obituary

Devanis E. "Malott" Milburn

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Devanis Milburn Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Ware Funeral Home on Sep. 5, 2025.

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Devanis E. (Malott) Milburn, 86 of Chillicothe, passed away at 10:32 am Thursday, September 4, 2025 at her residence following an extended illness.

She was born February 1st, 1939 in West Virginia to late Alonzo (Christina) Gallimore.

Surviving are sons: Michael (Brenda) Gallimore, of Chillicothe, William (Diana) Malott, of Virginia and Gary Malott, of Chillicothe; daughters: Diana Williamson, of Chillicothe, Patricia (Mike) Dibler, of Oklahoma, Christina (Tom) Brown, of Chillicothe, Diana Day, Lisa Milburn, Joann Milburn and Susan Stultz, all of Hillsboro; numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren, including the newest great great grandchild, Evadean Williamson named in honor of Devanis; brother, Garry Gallimore, of Troy, NY and sister-in-law, Francis Gallimore, of Chillicothe. She was predeceased by late husband, Roy Malott and life partner and husband, Don Milburn; sons: Butch, Robert and Jim Malott; daughters: Joyce Gee, Brenda Horsley, Edna Johnson and Thelma Caplinger.

Devanis was a member of Hilltop Mission Church.

Devanis was grateful for her caregivers, Gary Malott, Christina Brown, Wesley (Julie) Gallimore and Diana Williamson. Special "Thanks" to Adena Hospice Care for all they had done.

Services will be held 1 p.m. Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at WARE FUNERAL HOME with Pastor Aaron Satterfield officiating. Burial will follow in Floral Hills Memory Gardens. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service on Wednesday.

You may sign her online register at www.warefh.com

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