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Iris Jean Peters DeVault

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Iris DeVault Obituary

DeVAULT, IRIS JEAN PETERS - age 78 of Luttrell, TN born August 20, 1929 in Luttrell, TN, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, August 29, 2007 at St. Mary's Jefferson Memorial Hospital in Jefferson City. Lifetime member of Cedar Ford Baptist Church. She was a Knox County school teacher for 41 years at Gibbs High School. She was a member of Mascot #55 Order of the Eastern Star; a member of Union County Farm Bureau and past board member; a member of Union County Soil Conservation District; and a member of Blaine Red Hat Society. She was a 1951 graduate of Lincoln Memorial University and a member of the Alumni Association. Preceded in death by husband, Obie Darrell (Bud) DeVault (September 8, 2006); parents, Lucy Mae Hubbs and Martin Lafayette Peters; sisters-in-law, Reba Campbell and Blond Mynatt; brothers-in-law, Luna, Newell and John DeVault. She is survived by son, Darrell M. DeVault and wife Connie of Dandridge; granddaughters, Danielle DeVault of Corryton, McKay DeVault of Dandridge; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Mary and J.T. Kennedy, Imogene and Harold Shipe; sister-in-law, LaVerne DeVault all of Blaine; 3 nieces and 2 nephews; special friends, Gordon and Judy Bright, Gary and Ann Coble, Mary and Wayne Ellison. Memorials may be made to Cedar Ford Baptist Church POB 177 Luttrell, TN 37779. An Eastern Star service will be conducted by Knoxville #69 OES at 8:00 p.m., Friday, August 31, 2007 in Stevens Chapel, with a funeral service to follow. Rev. Jeff L. Leach officiating. Family and friends will meet at 10:45 a.m. Saturday at Luttrell Cemetery for an 11:00 a.m. graveside service and interment with Rev. R.C. Harless officiating. Pallbearers will be: Gordon Bright, Jimmy Frost, Bob Hill, James H. Peters, Mark DeVault, Steve DeVault, Gary Coble, Wayne Ellison. Honorary pallbearers, Ready Sunday School Class. The family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. Friday at Stevens Mortuary, Oglewood Avenue at N. Broadway. Mrs. DeVault's guest book is also available at www.stevensmortuaryinc.com.

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Published by Knoxville News Sentinel from Aug. 31 to Sep. 1, 2007.

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Joni Johnson

September 11, 2007

My husband and I were both students of her's at Gibbs 17 years ago she was a wonderful teacher they don't make them like her anymore she was loved and greatly respected even by the out of hand kids, you just walked into her room and automaticaly respected her. Im very saddened by her passing.

Joni&Andy Johnson

Brenda Widener

September 3, 2007

Darrell,
Very sorry we could not be with you at this sad time. David and I were at a National ASA Tournament. When Bud died, I told her that she had a hard road ahead of her, but she had to just go everywhere she had an opportunity to go in order to fill her time. She said, "I just don't feel like I will make it for very long". Our prayers are with you. I hope Chance & Brooke conveyed our deepest sympathy.
Brenda & David Widener

Charles & Betty McBee

September 2, 2007

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

judith watson

September 2, 2007

As a former student of Mrs. DeVault I send my sympathy and prayers to her family in this time of grief.

Lee Allen, Candi, Courtney & Brent

September 1, 2007

Darrell,
There will always be a special place in my heart for Iris Jean, Bud and you. Memories are the only thing we really can leave our friends and family, and our families have GREAT memories. It meant so much last night for you to say that you felt my sisters and I were your sisters, I don't think you'll ever know how special you and your parents are to us. The MANY Christmases we spent together will be one of those special memories. Just as the memories you leave behind with Daniell and McKay will be special to them. I love you and hope we can stay in touch, I really mean that. Love and Blessings.

Eric and Melissa Hill

September 1, 2007

Danielle,
Our deepest sympathy to you. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

michele norton

September 1, 2007

please accept our deepest sympathy for your loss.

Emma Grigsby

BETTY EDMONDSON BARRY

September 1, 2007

MRS.DEVAULT WAS MY ENGLISH TEACHER ALMOST 30YRS AGO. SHE WAS A TEACHER THAT YOU COULD NEVER FORGET. SHE WAS KIND AND CARING AND WAS ALWAYS THERE FOR YOU. PLEASE ACCEPT MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY.
BETTY EDMONDSON BARRY

Scott Dozier

September 1, 2007

Darrell, Very sorry for your loss. Your Mother was always very good to me as my teacher. All my best to you and the family.

The Staff of Stevens Mortuary

September 1, 2007

Offering our deepest condolences during this time.

August 31, 2007

Gail and Barbara Booker

Tony, Freida, John & Beth DeVault

August 31, 2007

Darrell & Connie,

Your mother was a very special lady. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Greg Davis

August 31, 2007

God is our strength and comfort

Morgan And Kayla Coble

August 31, 2007

you are in our thoughts and prayers.. we are sorry to hear about your familys loss..

Sherry Speegle Ellis

August 31, 2007

Please accept our sincere sympathies for your loss.

Dorothy Speegle and

Elmer & Debbie Munsey

August 31, 2007

Our prayer are with you and your
family

Robin & Larry Spires

August 31, 2007

All of you are in our thoughts and prayers. Your mom was very special to us at Cedar Ford.

Gary and Janice Washam

August 31, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Gwendolyn Smith

August 31, 2007

Darrell and family:

Mrs. Devault was one of my teachers at Gibbs.....I really like her.....my family and I are praying for you. Just know I thought alot of her

Gwendolyn Smith(Gwen) and
Tammy, Ester, and Michael and families

Tina Haggard

August 31, 2007

To all the family & friends: Mrs DeVault was my English teacher at Gibbs High, and a personal great friend, whom I loved alot.
Tina(Lundy)Haggard

Ronald Bush

August 31, 2007

Mrs. Devault was one of my favorite teachers at Gibbs.

Jayne & Ed Hamlet

August 31, 2007

Darrell,
I always thought so much of your Mother as a Teacher and as a person and as a friend.
A wonderful lady and I know you will miss her always.
You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Jayne Goforth Hamlet & Ed Hamlet

Tina Beeler

August 31, 2007

Danielle - We are so very sorry to hear of your loss - She was a very special lady - Greg and I both had her in school. Greg had made comments to me that if it was not for her.. he would not have graducted high school. Britney is working tonight but, she asked me to let you know you are in her thoughts as well. Please call us if we can do anything. Greg, Tina, Britney & Blake Beeler

August 31, 2007

Please accept our deepest sympathy.

Joe & Sue Hickle
Luttrell, TN

August 31, 2007

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Sandra Greene

August 31, 2007

Darrell and Family, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. With Sympathy, Union County SCD Board of Supervisors

Nadine Williams & Jackie Jeffers

August 31, 2007

We are so sorry to hear about Iris Jean's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Elyse Costner (Lambert)

August 31, 2007

I am so sorry to learn of Mrs. Devault's passing. I never had her at Gibbs, but she was always one of our best teachers. She will be missed.

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