Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home and Cremation Services

Barbara Walker DeVault

07/11/2023

Barbara Walker DeVault, age 90, of Gray, passed away peacefully on July 11, 2023, at her home with her family present. A lifelong native of Gray, she was the daughter of the late Elmer and Minnie Walker. She graduated from Sulphur Springs High School and was happily married to Clyde R. DeVault for 60 years until his death in 2013.

Barbara was a dedicated mother and worked in banking in Washington County off and on for many years. She was an active member of Gray United Methodist Church for over 60 years.

Survivors include sons and daughters-in laws, Dr. Ken and Shelley DeVault, Ponte Vedra, FL and Dr. Gerald and Lori DeVault, Knoxville. Grandsons; Zach, Drew, Jeb, John, Jack, Max and Hank, granddaughters; Kenzie Muldowney, Mia and Ellie DeVault, great grandchildren; Jackson, Carter and Aria DeVault

In addition to her parents and husband she was preceded in death by brothers, Elmer Guy (E.G.), Howard and Bill, and sisters Ruth (Sissy) and Evelyn.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to all those who supported her in her illness during the past 2 years, especially her sister-in-law Sally Hicks, the employees of Amedisys Hospice and her personal caregivers Shirley Donnell and Carol Garber who will always be part of the family.

Funeral services will be conducted at 3:00 PM, Monday, July 17, 2023, at Gray United Methodist Church with Pastor Allan Atchley officiating. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM. Interment will follow at Sulphur Springs Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be her grandchildren whom she loved and cherished greatly

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Gray United Methodist Church Free Community Meal Program, 2108 Oak Street, Gray, TN 37615

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07/13/2023
Merit Schumaker
Your family are in my thoughts and prayers. May you forever rest in peace.
07/13/2023
Kyle T. Martin
While I never met Barbara, I can tell how magnificent she was just by knowing one of her children; we reveal the best parts of our parents thanks to their nurturing and love. My condolences to the DeVault family as you grieve.
07/13/2023
Larry Daugherty, Washington, DC
Sincerest condolences on your loss. I hope you can find joy in Mrs. DeVault's life and legacy. “Don't Cry Because It's Over, Smile Because It Happened”.

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