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Mar
13
Visitation
1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Strickland Funeral Home & Crematory
211 W. Third St., Wendell, NC 27591
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13
Entombment
Gethsemane Memorial Gardens
809 W. Gannon Ave., Zebulon, NC 27597
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Devera Eggimann Obituary
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Peter Eggimann and her brother, David Trogdon.
Devera is survived by her daughter, Michelle Eggimann Glidewell (husband, Tony); grandson, Travis Glidewell; sister, Byrdette Bledsoe; niece, Joanna Poole; and nephew, James Medlin (wife, Wendy).
The family will receive friends for visitation from 1:30pm – 2:30pm on Friday, March 13, 2026, at Strickland Funeral Home & Crematory, 211 W. Third St., Wendell, NC 27591.
Entombment will immediately follow the visitation at Gethsemane Memorial Gardens, 809 W. Gannon Ave., Zebulon, NC 27597.
Arrangements are entrusted to Strickland Funeral Home & Crematory. www.stricklandfuneral.com.
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Upcoming Events
Mar
13
Visitation
1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Strickland Funeral Home & Crematory
211 W. Third St., Wendell, NC 27591
Send FlowersBook nearby hotelsMar
13
Entombment
Gethsemane Memorial Gardens
809 W. Gannon Ave., Zebulon, NC 27597
Send FlowersBook nearby hotelsServices provided by
Strickland Funeral Home & Crematory - WendellOnly 10 hours left for delivery to next service.