Leona Verda DeVore's Obituary
Leona Verda DeVore, age 101, of Prairie Grove, Oklahoma, peacefully went to be with the Lord on June 23, 2026. She was born on May 13, 1925, in McCurtain, Oklahoma, to Geter L. Williamson and Jewel Ann Thompson.
Leona was one of eleven children, growing up alongside six sisters and four brothers in a close-knit family. In the 1940s, she began her working years in the concession stand at the local motor movies, a job she remembered fondly.
A devoted woman of faith, Leona faithfully served her church and community for more than twenty years as a Sunday school teacher and church treasurer. She lovingly organized countless Sunday dinners and ice cream socials, always sharing the love of the Lord and bringing joy and comfort to everyone around her. Her faith and kindness remained steadfast throughout her life.
Leona and her beloved husband, John L. DeVore, raised three children together and built a life centered on faith, family, and hard work. She had a deep love for farming and gardening and took great pride in her talents as a gifted seamstress. Her caring spirit, gentle wisdom, and unwavering love for her family will be remembered by all who knew her.
She was preceded in death by her husband, John L. DeVore; her daughter, Barbara Abbott, and Barbara's son, Paul; her son, David Dodd, and his son, John Dodd; and her son, Sam Dodd, and his daughter, Darlene Ann.
Leona leaves behind a remarkable legacy through her family, including nine grandchildren, twenty-six great-grandchildren, thirty-four great-great-grandchildren, and one great-great-great-grandchild.
Though she has departed this earthly life, her love, faith, and the countless memories she created will continue to live on in the hearts of all who were blessed to know her.
A visitation will be held at 10:00 AM Friday, June 26, 2026, at Moore’s Chapel with the funeral service to follow at 11:00 AM. Interment is at Parks Cemetery in Winslow, Arkansas under the direction of Moore’s Chapel.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Children’s Hospital in Leona’s honor. The address is 2601 S. Gene George Blvd, Springdale AR 72762.
"Well done, good and faithful servant." – Matthew 25:23
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