Doris L DeVault

Born September 19, 1930 in Carrollton to James E. and Ethelyn Odessa (Shaw) Gardiner, she married William D. “Snooks” DeVault on May 20, 1951 in Pekin. He died October 14, 1989 in Pekin. She also was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, James Gardiner and George Gardiner and one sister, Carol Cook.

Surviving are six children, Michelle D. (Robert) Kent, Steven D. (Judy) DeVault, Debbie S. (Tom) Teufel, Gail L. DeVault, Kelly R. DeVault and William J. “Chip” (Jill) DeVault, all of Pekin; fifteen grandchildren; seventeen great-grandchildren; one brother, William S. Gardiner of Pekin and one sister, Donna Hoehn of Pekin.

Doris was a 1949 graduate of Pekin Community High School.

She retired from Sprint-Centel in 1986 with 20 years of service, last working as a supervisor over operator services.

Family was important to Doris. She especially enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Doris was a fan of QVC and was particularly fond of their Lock & Lock line.

Her graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, September 26, 2013 at Glendale Memorial Gardens in Pekin. The Rev. Jerry Tupper will officiate. There will be no visitation. Arrangements have been entrusted to Preston-Hanley Funeral Homes & Crematory in Pekin.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 4234 North Knoxville Avenue, Peoria, IL 61614 or the American Heart Association, Memorial and Tributes Lock Box, 3816 Paysphere Circle, Chicago, IL 60674.

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