1949 - 2024
1949 - 2024
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1949
2024
Sandra Faye Devine, 75, of Etowah, passed away on October 25, 2024. She was born on May 15, 1949 in Spring Lake, North Carolina to Jake and Sara (Cochran) Devine. She graduated from Sandhills Community College with an Associates Degree, attended UNC Wilmington and received her Bachelor's degree in Bible Studies from Bethel Bible College. Sandra worked in Insurance Sales. She loved to work and stay busy and enjoyed the outdoors.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Jack and Sara (Cochran) Devine and a brother, Joseph E. Mitchell.
Sandra is survived by her son, Generoso "Jerry" LaSalvia; granddaughter, Ariana LaSalvia; brothers, Ron (Judy) Devine, Billy (Portia) Devine, Randy (Dawn) Devine, Mark (Anne) Mitchell; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and step-mother, Hilda Devine.
A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 3:00 pm at Companion Funeral & Cremation Service, 400 S. White St., Athens, Tennessee 37303. Visitation will be from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm before the service.
You are invited to share a personal memory of Sandra or your condolences with her family at her online memorial located at www.companionfunerals.com. Companion Funeral Home of Cleveland and the Cody family are honored to assist the family with these arrangements.
400 S White Street, Athens, TN 37303

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