Born in Mecklenburg County, she was a daughter of the late Cleveland and Annie Mae Gurley. Mrs. DeViney was employed with Union Carbide and retired in 1972 after 25 years of loyal service. She was a member of Covenant United Methodist Church. She had a strong faith and read her Bible every day until she lost her vision. She loved her family and loved to bake. It was her joy to make cakes (including wedding cakes) for her family and friends and covered dish suppers at her church.
In addition to her husband of 41 years, Mrs. DeViney is survived by her daughter, Vernie Hollifield (Larry) of Charlotte; five step-children, Kenneth DeViney, Grant DeViney, Roger DeViney, Anne Munsey, and Jean King; a sister, Thelma Matthews; a daughter-in-law, Dianne Seago of Orlando, FL; and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her son, Richard Seago; and three siblings, Bea Mullis, Jake Gurley, and Essie Gurley.
A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, October 2, 2019 at 1:00 PM at Forest Lawn West Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Covenant United Methodist Church, 6824 Tuckaseegee Road, Charlotte, NC 28214.