Virgie Rae Devore

Virgie Rae DeVore, 85, of Merryville, LA, passed from this life on Thursday, October 24, 2013 in DeRidder, LA.  Mrs. DeVore was a member and Sunday School teacher at Calvary Baptist Church in Merryville, LA.  She served her community through her church.

Those left to cherish her memory are her daughters, Janet Nichols and husband Charles, and Paula Walker and husband Curtis “Red” all of Merryville, LA; sister, Eloise Thompson of Orange, TX; grandchildren, Steven Nichols and wife Marla, Keith Nichols, Rebecca Anderson, Amanda Vaughn and husband Grant; and 6 great grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by her husband, George Howard DeVore; parents, Johnny and Virgie Ruth Marze; sister, Mae Eaves; brothers, Gilbert David Marze and Johnny Marze, Jr.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, October 26, 2013 at 3:00pm at Calvary Baptist Church in Merryville, LA.  Burial will follow at Cannon Cemetery in Merryville.  Rev. Jim Miers will officiate.