Gracie F. Devins Obituary in Martinsville at Hairston Funeral Home

Obituary For Gracie F. Devins

On Saturday, June 15, 2024, Gracie Frances Devins, 83, of Mountain Valley Rd., Axton, VA transitioned from this earthly life to eternal life at SOVAH Health-Martinsville. She was born Martinsville, VA on October 28, 1940, to the late Guidy Hobert Perkins, Sr. and Gracie Waller Perkins.

In addition to her parents, Gracie was preceded in death by her husband, George Junior Devins; one daughter, Lisa Muhammad; five sisters, Elenor Stockton, Lizzie Hairston, Gertrude Griggs, Mertha Hairston and Margaret Hairston; two brothers, Hobert Perkins, Jr. and Benjamin Perkins.

Gracie attended New Fall Creek Primitive Baptist Church, Axton, VA. She retired from Tultex after many years of service. She graduated from George Washington Carver High School class of 1959.

Those left to cherish her memory include one daughter, Gwendolyn Devins of Axton, VA; three sons, Jerry Devins of Antioch, CA, Anthony Devins and Garrett Devins (Elizabeth) both of Axton, VA; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; one sister, Molois Philpott of Martinsville, VA; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

A visitation service will be held on Thursday, June 20, 2024, at 11:30 a.m. with the funeral service at 12 noon at the C.R.V. Memorial Chapel at Hairston Funeral Home, 301 Fayette St., Martinsville, VA with Elder Herbert Prunty, Eulogist. Interment will follow at the Devins Family Cemetery, Mountain Valley Rd., Axton, VA.

A public viewing will be held on Wednesday, June 19, 2024, at Hairston Funeral Home between the hours of 1 p.m. until 4 p.m. Other times, the family will be receiving friends at the home, 8949 Mountain Valley Rd., Axton, VA from 3 p.m. until 6 p.m. daily. Live streaming available at Hairston Funeral Home live via Facebook.

Courteous, efficient, and dependable services provided by Hairston Funeral Home.

Live Stream Links

live stream

Photos & Video

Live Stream Links

live stream

Condolences & Tributes

Add A Condolence

Demarquis Griggs sent Precious Heart Bouquet for Gracie F. Devins - June 20, 2024

Love You auntie! I'm sorry I couldn't make it to your celebration I'm gonna miss you so much! Love your favorite great nephew, Demarquis Griggs

Send flowers for Gracie F. Devins

Gwen, I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time. Patti Clark

I miss you so much already Aunt Francis. Coming to you house during the holidays was always my favorite stop. You remind me so much of my grandma your sister Virginia. Both y'all are sweet as pie the entire family is! I know where I get my nice side from! lol 😂 I am truly heartbroken 💔 I couldn't make it but at least I got to see you in September on a spare of the moment trip. It was so nice for you to feed me and let me take a nap then we talked for a while then cousin Jerry came by it was so nice I will never forget that day! I know you in a better place now probably up there with Uncle June dancing and laughing 😂 love you always and the family God bless you all! From Demarquis Griggs

A wonderful Saint has been called home to eternal rest. Her kind, loving spirit made the world a better place.
To her family whom she loved so much, please know that you are in our prayers. God bless you.

My prayers a thoughts goes out to the family an Aunt Franicis was a great Aunt . I was crazy Aunt Franicis when I came in town for an event. She will be miss R.I. P.
Sincerely yours Michael A. Hairston

Mrs. Gracie Devins was a kind and wonderful person. She had a warm friendly smile. She always made me feel like I was family when I visited her years ago. Heaven has gained a jewel. Debbie Griggs-Vaughn

Wow ! Words cannot express how grateful I am that I had an aunt like aunt Frances. She had such a great laugh and a wonderful way of expressing how much she cared about family.She is the very last aunt I had. She will surely be missed. God will help you through this difficult time..Love you all Vanessa Penn and family.

Garrett (Chicken) and Elizabeth. I am so so sorry for your loss. your mama was a sweet kind lady. I'm sending your way great big ol hugs and great big ol prayers I love you both if you need anything call me 276 224 6455 or if you are on Facebook reach out to me. love ya buddy

Sorry for you loss

Gracie was a sweet person, we had a good time laughing when we worked at Tultex. She will be greatly missed.

So sorry for the family's loss 🙏🏼❤️

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

Hairston Funeral Home | Martinsville, VA