Born November 6, 1953 in Casey County, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late William E. and Christine Mason Lawless. Deva had a love for people and animals. She also enjoyed attending Bruce’s Chapel United Methodist Church and Liberty Assembly of God.
Survivors include one son, Charles (Leslie) Poff of Shelbyville; two daughters, Devonda (Steve) Thompson and Heather Poff and her special friend Marcus Caudill, all of Liberty; two sisters, Reva Edwards and Eva (Frankie) Cooper both of Ferguson; six grandchildren, Kelsey, Jaylen, Dara, April, Thomas and Lillian; four great-grandchildren, Rylan, Skylar, Gracie and Corey.
The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 P.M. on Monday, August 27, 2018 at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home.
Funeral Services will be held 12:00 P.M. Tuesday, August 28, 2018 at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home with Bro. Creech Richardson officiating. Burial will follow in Valley Oak Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Bruce’s Chapel United Methodist Church or Liberty Assembly of God.