Celebrating the life of
Coy Lewis DeVane
May 04, 1919 - December 09, 2010
Hinesville/Savannah - Coy Lewis DeVane, 91, died Thursday, December 9, 2010 at Savannah Square. Coy was born in Walton County, Florida and graduated from West Bainbridge Georgia High School and received her Bachelor's and Master's Degrees in Education from Georgia Southern University.
She lived in Hinesville with her late husband, Ernest Lewis and taught fourth grade at Bradwell Institute. She retired from Ft. Stewart Elementary where she taught special education.
She was also preceded in death by her second husband, Olin DeVane.
Surviving are sons, Wayne Lewis Maria of Destin, FL and David Lewis of Key West, FL; daughter, Bonnie Bishop Demery of Tybee Island; grandchildren, Heather Bell Troy of Richmond, VA; Jason Bishop Sheri of Tybee Island; great grandchildren, Austin and Audrey Bell of Richmond, VA; Cole Bishop of Tybee Island.
Funeral: 12:00 p.m., Saturday, December 11, 2010 at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Islands Chapel with the family receiving friends from 11:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m.
Burial: Private
Remembrances: Hospice Savannah, Inc., P.O. Box 13190, Savannah, GA 31416.
Please sign our on-line guestbook at www.foxandweeks.com
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Islands Chapel
I am so sorry hear about the death of your mother. She taught me in the fourth grade. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. Sincerely, Jan Waters
- Jan Parks Waters, Hinesville, GA
We will miss you Mema.
- Heather Bell, Chesterfield, VA
You were a wonderful family friend and a special person. You will be missed.
- Daniel Locklear, Guyton, GA
Wayne, Thinking of you and your extended family. Your Mom left a wonderful legacy in each of you and also in all the children that she taught. We know your Mom because we know you, and we are so thankful for that. Sharing in your grief, Renee, Lino, Ross and Sandro
- Renee and Lino Falduto, Destin, FL
Sorry to hear of your mother's death. She was a grand lady. I lost my mother about a year and a half ago. Hope all of you are doing well.
- Allen Brown, Hinesville, GA
You were a wonderful friend
- David and Dorothy Wood, Hinesville, GA
I am so sorry hear about the death of your mother. She taught me in the fourth grade. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. Sincerely, Jan Waters
- Jan Parks Waters, Hinesville, GA
We will miss you Mema.
- Heather Bell, Chesterfield, VA
You were a wonderful family friend and a special person. You will be missed.
- Daniel Locklear, Guyton, GA
Wayne, Thinking of you and your extended family. Your Mom left a wonderful legacy in each of you and also in all the children that she taught. We know your Mom because we know you, and we are so thankful for that. Sharing in your grief, Renee, Lino, Ross and Sandro
- Renee and Lino Falduto, Destin, FL
Sorry to hear of your mother's death. She was a grand lady. I lost my mother about a year and a half ago. Hope all of you are doing well.
- Allen Brown, Hinesville, GA
You were a wonderful friend
- David and Dorothy Wood, Hinesville, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
