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Monica DeVane Obituary
On May 18, 2006. Beloved daughter of Verletic and Raphael DeVane. She is also survived by three children, Delonte and Raphael Donte DeVane and Avia Brown; one sister, Lametia DeVane Browne (Samuel); niece and nephew, Hannah and Jacob Browne; a host of other relatives and friends. Family will receive friends on Monday, May 22 at POPE FUNERAL HOMES FORESTVILLE CHAPEL, P.A., 5538 Marlboro Pike, for wake services from 6 to 9 p.m., and on Tuesday, May 23, at First Rising Mt. Zion Baptist Church, 602 N St. N.W., from 10 a.m. until time of service at 11 a.m. Pastor Raymond C. Bell, officiating.
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Memories and Condolences
for Monica DeVane
Sam Browne
May 15, 2025
This year marks 19 years since you went to be with Jesus. I don't believe there has been a day that has gone by where we did not, either in the collective or singly, thought about you. I know you would be proud of your children (and grandchildren). Sleep in Peace my sister in Christ.
Sam
May 15, 2024
Remembering you today and always. It is hard to imagine that this marks 18 years since your passing. You would be proud of children and how much they´ve accomplished. You´d be doting on your grandkids so much. SIP.
Crystal
June 28, 2022
I miss you so much. You are forever in my heart.
Sam Browne
May 16, 2022
Dear Monica,
We miss you, and there is not a day goes by that we do not think of how much you would have enjoyed this, or enjoyed that.
Thank you for your example of faith - we grounded in the truth that we know you are with your Lord and Savior. Continue to sleep in peace.
Sam
Kendra Blocker
June 3, 2006
Thank you Monica for all your understanding and patients that you have displayed thoughout the past year. You are a valued friend and and leader. Wanda, Christine, Kim, Tyreese, Tiffany, Tanya, Derrick, and all the other students of the a.m. class will miss you.
Shelly Chasteen
May 31, 2006
I will truly miss you every day
Victoria Kirkpatrick
May 25, 2006
Monica, our time was short but our friendship will last for eternity. Your spirit will rest forever in my soul and I will see you again in heaven with our Heavenly Father. God placed you in my life for a reason and now I must share your spirit with students all over the country. To the family, my prayers are with you and you have my deepest sympathy.
Tracye Webb
May 24, 2006
It took me a while to understand how God could take such a good, thoughtful & loving person from this earth. An angel that touched the lives of so many. And then it occurred to me as I sat in the pew at her funeral. God decided to sacrafice one to save many. How many lives did she touch??? How many lives will change??? How many will come to God for forgiveness??? How many will try and be half as good as she??? I will never forget you Ms.Monica DeVane because you have changed my life forever.
Dr. Thomas Busby
May 24, 2006
Monica:
Thank you for touching so many lives. You were a wonderful educator who will be missed by colleagues and students. Thank you for a wonderful life.
TANYA L. JONES
May 24, 2006
Monica I will surely miss those warm and loving embraces you gave me before each service. In times like these we often wonder why, but I'm learning to seek God and seek what's to be learned from what He allows. And the scripture "O death where is thou sting" rings loud in my spirit as I saw that although we do not like the way in which she was taken, no one can take away the life in which she lived. The Word says we are to seek and save those which are lost and she did this very thing while she lived and even at her Homegoing celebration her mission continues as those she touched were led to the Lord, which is indeed enough to shout about, as the grave no longer has the victory. So I just praise God for allowing Monica to be with us as she has truly touched many lives.
To the family, you will be in my prayers and to her children, your mom's legacy will never die as long as you pick up the torch and go on from where she left off. May God continue to bless and strengthen you all. And to Monica, I shall see you again. Your sister in Christ at Seed Faith.
Brother Steven Eisbey
May 24, 2006
Thank you Monica for job well done. For the love, peace and joy that you put on many people lives to let them see the first class lifestyle of your love for the gospel. A debt of love has been paved for you, the gates of Heaven are open. Job well done.
Minister Joyce Huffman
May 24, 2006
May God continue to keep and bless the Devane Family. Our prayers are with you always. We will miss you Monica. (I Thessaloninas 4:13-18)
Miatta Tucker
May 23, 2006
Dearest Monica,
Thank you for sharing your lovely laugh, your gorgeous smile, and your beautiful spirit with me and everyone at GWOG. Thank you also for your encouragement and constant enthusiasm. May all of your family and friends find comfort in shared memories and in the fact that you are now at peace, with God in Heaven, who will protect and watch over all of them and over you. God bless you. You are loved and you are missed.
Jheri-Lynn Maryland
May 23, 2006
To the DeVane Family,
May the GOD of PEACE & COMFORT keep and overtake you in this season.
i KNOW my sister as a Praise & Worshiper at Seed Faith Int. She's now one of the "great cloud of witnesses" Praising and Worshiping the God & Savior she loves so much up front & personal!.i shall keep your family before the Lord in my prayers.
Remember "JOY COMETH..." Love...Love..Love
Tabitha Lloyd
May 23, 2006
To Avia,
You are like a niece to me and I am in grieving with you, I lost my mom at a young age. Let me know if I can do anything for you!!!
Love Aunt Tabitha
Yoletta Kittrell
May 23, 2006
Ms. Devane despite anything we went through, you were always an inspiration. You always gave me hope to do better for myself. May God be with your family, you will be truly missed.
Bridget Govan
May 23, 2006
To Verletic and family
May God continue to bless each and everyone of you, in this time of sorrow. Hold onto his unchanging hand and he will guide you through this most difficult time.
God Bless you,
Scherri McClain
May 23, 2006
To wonderful woman who meant alot to alot of people. I meet you when i came to everest and you always had that smile on your face. Even when some student where angry about all the things going on in the school you always made a postive lesson to be learn. I am so grateful to you for helping me and placing me in great place to start this medical career. I am blessed to have known you and i love you and i also no that God knows best and he is always on time in everything. May you rest in peace until we meet again
The Epps Family
May 23, 2006
Monica was definitely an angel sent by God. She did everything through Gods word and she walked in his pathways. Thank you for ministering words of encouragement. Monica had a wonderful spirit and was truly a soldier in Gods Kingdom here on earth. Monica we will keep your memories alive in our hearts and we know you are in Gods Kingdom in Heaven. We love you and I know I will meet you again in our Fathers Heavenly Kingdom. Love you.
JOYCE BOWIE-VALENTINE
May 23, 2006
I REMEMBER MONICA AS A CHILD AT FIRST RISING. SHE IS WITH GOD IN HIS GLORY AND WE WILL SEE HER AGAIN. WEEPING ENDOURENTH BUT A MOMENT, BUT JOY WILL COME IN THE MORNING.
Julie Monte
May 23, 2006
To Miss Devane and the family,
She truely impacted our lives at Everest Institute and was a real inspiration. She reminded me daily to keep my faith. I will truely miss Miss DeVane. To the family I am sorry for your lost. Please know that you are in my prayers and have my deepest sympathy. John 14:1-6
Delonte Devane/Browne
May 23, 2006
Thank you all for the love and care My mother is in the best place where she could be right now Thanks her Son D-Boy.
MATRICE GRAY
May 23, 2006
well my prayers go out to the family!she really love you all,she try so hard to make it right.see where i'm from i called her sister monica!!!yes she is my sister in christ we went to the samechurch save the seed.iwillmiss her smiles but most of all the spirit she had to seek and save those who were LOST!THAT WAS HER TRUE JOB!IT IS FINISHED!I WILL ALWAYS LOVE AND REMEMBER U 4EVER.UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN!
Ollie Mathis
May 22, 2006
To Devane Family,
I offer my sympathy and condolences. She was my first teacher at Everestt and held our hands, while she encouraged us in the medical field. Her laughter, and that wonderful smile will be missed. We ask why, but there's no answer. You can remember her when you tell family stories. And feel her love. Laugh out loud at the photos. She will be there. God Bless.
Shedonna Jordan
May 22, 2006
My deepest sympathy to the family. Mrs.Devane thank you for showing me the right way to go in life. You will be truly missed.. you always in my heart.........
YAKIRA TURNER
May 22, 2006
MS.DEVANE
WORDS CAN'T EXPRESS HOW I FELT THE DAY DENISE CALLED ME AND TOLD ME YOU PASSED AWAY, I THOUGHT TO MYSELF AND SAID YOUR LYING. THEN IT REALLY SUNK IN, YOU WERE A MOTIVATION TO ME AND ALOT OF OTHER STUDENTS AT EVEREST. I AM VERY DELIGHTED TO BE ABLE TO SAY I KNEW MS.DEVANE AND ITS A BIG LOST FOR THOSE WHO DIDN'T KNOW YOU. IM SURE MANY CAN AGREE WITH ME WHEN I SAY YOU WILL TRULY BE MISSED UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN.
Jennifer Evans
May 22, 2006
Ms Monica Devane,(SMILEY)
I will truly miss an angel as yourself.Thank you for being there for me while attending Everest.Thank you for always having an encouraging word to keep on with my dreams. Thank You for being a wonderful friend and mentor. You will truly be missed....I Love You ...Jennifer
jennifer wilson
May 22, 2006
To the Verletic & Family:
Praying for the COMFORTER to keep you in his arms as you go through and know it's in the Father hands. God has received His child with open arms.
jennifer wilson
May 22, 2006
To Verletic & Family:
Praying for the COMFORTER to keep you in his arms as you go through and know it's in the Father hands. God has received His child with open arms.
LaDonda Toon
May 22, 2006
I knew Monica for a short period of time and that short period was a very blessed period. She was a
true woman of God and I will miss her physically but in spirit, she will always be with me.
Myron Alston
May 22, 2006
Monica,
I never got the opportunity to meet you but in working with and knowing your sister (Lametia) I know that if you were anything like her you were a Blessing to those that knew and loved you. There's no doubt that you will be missed but may you rest in the Peace that our Lord and Savior provides knowing that you will not be forgotten and may that same Peace provide comfort to your family during this time.
Ms Thomas
May 22, 2006
Dear Family,
May God continue to bless you and keep you during this rough time. Hold on to your memories of Monica and know that she is now one of God's Angels and she will remain in our hearts forever. Love always,
Jimilah Davis
May 22, 2006
I am truly sorry to hear about your lost know that your family will be in my prayers Mrs.Devane was such a sweet person and touched so many lives she will be greatly missed
Gina Vaughan
May 22, 2006
Your family will be in my prayers through this difficult time. I will truly miss her smile and forever kind words and to recall such wonderful memories, I'm sure, is what she would want.
Meagan Hull
May 22, 2006
MS.DEVANE,
WORDS WILL NEVER EXPRESS THE DEEPEST SYMPATHY FOR YOUR LOST, I THANK THE MAN ABOVE FOR ALLOWING ME TO KNOW A WONDERFUL PERSON AS YOUR SELF,YOU HELPED ME CONTINUE MY EDUCATION AT EVEREST AND THEN YOU SAW ME GRADUATE....IT SADDEN'S ALL OF US(EVEREST ALUMNI)THE TRAGIC WAY THAT YOU LEFTED US...WE LOVE AND MISS YOU.....LOVE ALWAYS MEAGAN,PHILLIP AND THE REST OF THE EVEREST ALUMNI....
KESIA DIXON
May 22, 2006
TRULY AN ANGEL WHO IS WITH HER FATHER WILL BE MISSED, ONE OF GODS MANY TRUE SOLDIERS. I WILL CONTINUE TO PRAY FOR THE FAMILY
KATHY MCKOY
May 22, 2006
MY PRAYERS WITH ALWAYS BE WITH THE FAMILY I DID NOT KNOW MS DEVANE THAT LONG BUT FOR THE SHORT TIME GOD HAS ALLOWED US TO MEET SHE WAS TRULY AN ANGEL SENT FROM HEAVEN. GOD BLESS.
Noreen DeWitt
May 22, 2006
To someone that always smiled and never had a negative word to say about anyone. You will be missed.
camillia Adams
May 22, 2006
This morning when God opened a window to Heaven, He saw an angel, and He asked: "My child, what is your greatest wish for today?" I responded: "Please, take care of the person who is reading this message, their family and their special friends.
Im sooo sorry to hear about Mrs. Devane I hope this prayer helps. I was one of her students and she will be missed very much my heart goes out to her family I will keep all of you in my prayers especially her children.
Zina Kornegay
May 22, 2006
Nita, I am deeply sorry for your loss. Your entire family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Montrell Dobbins
May 21, 2006
Please know that this is a true loss for all of us. She really impacted out lives. May your family know you all are in our prayers.
samuel browne
May 21, 2006
Monica, I will miss you. Who will be call me "Big Poppa" now? God's will be done - with God's will before us, each day is another chance to give life our best effort.
steve & donna sacks
May 21, 2006
Nita, Sam and family - our very deepest sympathy on this tragic loss.
Ronald Morris
May 21, 2006
I wish you all the very best. I will keep you all in my prayers. May the good God bless Monica and all of you.
Your Carrollton Elementary School Family
May 21, 2006
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time.
I Bush & Family
May 21, 2006
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life’s routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
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