Barbara Ann DeVore, age 79, formerly of Columbia, MO, passed away on Monday, December 29, 2014 in Sainte Genevieve, MO. She was born on November 10, 1935 in Columbia, MO, the daughter of Lena (Lewis) and Paul Rice. Survivors include her daughter, Teresa (Terry) Merz; grandchildren, Emily Gordon, Hilary Sloke, Lacey Merz; great grandchild, Ivy Rose Sloke; sister, Delores Aust and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Ray DeVore. Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, December 31, 2014 at Memorial Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery.