Elenore Devers Obituary (1930 - 2023) - Eaton Rapids, Michigan

Elenore June Devers Of Eaton Rapids, MI peacefully passed away on Thursday, November 30, 2023, at the age of 93. Born on January 16, 1930, in Ann Arbor, MI, the second of eight children born to Leland and Verlie (Cady) Curtis. Elenore was raised in Eaton Rapids where she attended a quant one-room school on Plains Road, eventually graduating in 1948. She married Kenneth Devers on January 25, 1949, and together they embarked on a journey that took them to Illinois, Texas, Arizona, Wyoming and even Germany and Japan, as Ken served in the Air Force. In 1968, they returned to Eaton Rapids where they settled on the family farm and raised their family. Elenore went to work, starting at Banner Linen Service, then Dairyland Insurance, and finally as a dental assistant for Dr. Zeller in Eaton Rapids. Later, Elenore and Ken purchased Century 21 Devers and Associates in Eaton Rapids, where she worked as an agent for several years. Her career was marked by numerous accolades, earning her recognition as a top agent and Business Woman of the Year. Elenore was a dedicated member of the First Congregational Church in Eaton Rapids and actively participated at the Jean Bradford Kline Senior Center. Elenore is survived by her daughters, Dale (Dennis) McNabb, Debbie (James) Dinkel; 8 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren; sisters, Jan (Terry) Dean, Marge Hogle, Kay Page; brother, Dean Curtis, and numerous nieces, and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ken; daughters, Diane Snow, Dawn Thomas; grandson, Ronald Thomas; and her siblings, Bud Curtis, Lon Curtis, and Norma Chapman. A memorial service will be held at 12:00 PM on Wednesday, December 6, 2023, at the First Congregational Church in Eaton Rapids 300 South Main Street, Eaton Rapids, MI. The family will receive friends starting at 11:00 AM. For those desiring memorial contributions may be made to the First Congregational Church in her memory. To share memories or leave online condolences please visit www.SkinnerFuneralHomes.com