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Obituary For Mrs. Thelma Moffit DeVeaux
Thelma Moffitt DeVeaux, a phenomenal woman, was born in the early 20th century in Allendale, South Carolina. The youngest child of her parents, the late Samuel and Julia Moffitt; she was a graduate of Benedict College where she earned a Bachelor of Education. Her educational experience includes post graduate studies at SC State College and Claflin University. She was the widow of James DeVeaux, Jr. with whom she shared 37 years of marriage until his death in 1990.
Mrs. DeVeaux was born to be an educator and that she was. Her teaching career began in Macedonia School, Gifford, SC in 1947. Numerous teaching positions followed: Antioch School, Camp Branch, SC, North District Training School, Varnville, SC, Yemassee Elementary School, and Fennell Elementary School of Yemassee, SC.
Her religious affiliations in her lifetime were: Happy Home Baptist Church, Allendale, SC, John's Chapel United Methodist Church, Yemassee, SC, Family Worship Center, Yemassee, SC, and Church of God, Varnville, SC.
As a community advocate and worker, Mrs. DeVeaux played an integral part in local, state, and national politics.
Mrs. DeVeaux no longer has biological family members; however, she has adopted many daughters, (including her caregiver, Marelyn Huggins-Murdaugh) sons, grandchildren, nieces and extended family.
Public Visitation: Saturday, March 15, 2025, 6:00-8:00 p.m. Church of God - Varnville, 3623 Charleston Hwy, Varnville, SC 29944
The Celebration of Life: Sunday, March 16, 2025 @ 2:00 in the afternoon. Family Worship Center, 2 Trask Pkwy, Yemassee, SC 29945. Services will be live-streamed: (17) Facebook
The Interment will conclude in the DeVeaux Cemetery of Yemassee, SC.
It has been requested that all βstudentsβ of Mrs. DeVeaux, adorn their attire for the service with YELLOW corsages/ribbons for ladies and boutonniere/ribbons for men.
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Saudia Major planted 10 trees in memory of Mrs. Thelma Moffit DeVeaux . - March 10, 2025
Mrs. Deveaux you not only taug ht me, But my mother also. We will never forget you.and what you invested in us. You mold so many lives May you rest in peace until we meet again in Jesus name
Thank you m! my 3rd grade Angel. I am who I am because of what you poured into me with gentle care and love. A real TEACHER! Rest well
The families of Nathaniel and Julia Hill (Early Branch, Hampton, Orangeburg and Varnville) sends their sincere condolences during your loss. Psalms 121 π π π
Mrs. DeVeaux was like an aunt to me. She and my mother were good friends, and they both taught at Fennell Elementary School. It was also a pleasure to visit her home, where she and her husband would spoil us. Mrs. DeVeaux and the other teachers at Fennell were like our mothers; they loved and nurtured us while at school. I will always remember her kindness and the beautiful clothes that she wore. Rest in peace, my sweet angel, and say hi to my mom.
I'm going to miss π you Mrs.DeVeaux.Thank you for all you have done for me.All my Life.
The life of this exceptional woman will always be remembered by many she touched in the community Yemassee SC. God has truly blessed you Ms Deveaux, I was a young girl just starting elementary school when I met and fell in love with this extraordinary teacher. Your love and kindness will always be with me. May all of those whose heart is hurting, know that she knew the Lord. Matthew 5:4: "Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted" ππΏππΏβ€οΈ
Mrs. DeVeaux was my kindergarten teacher. She and Ms. Francis, later Mrs. Shaw, were my first introduction to school. I probably drove them crazy with all my crying, but that didn't stop them from giving me a great foundation for learning. And now I am a teacher for children with special needs.
Thanks, Mrs. DeVeaux
Condolences to the ones she raised,taught,cared for and loved
My Sincere Condolences To The Family
I will miss her smile,her kindness. Her motto was manners will take you places money won't. Thanks Mrs.Deveaux.
Mrs. Debut has mothered and grandmothered generations of students (and staff) in Hampton County schools. I was privileged to have her as a Cub Scout den mother at Fennell Elementary and talk with her in my young adulthood. She was generous with wisdom and radiated love. Rest well, Mother DeVeaux, ππΎπ
I will always remember Mrs. DeVeaux as my mother's godmother and my school teacher at Fennell Elementary. Her beautiful soul is now at restβοΈshe was an angel on earth and now so in Heaven
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