Marion Patricia "Pat" "Pat" VanDevender

Marion Patricia "Pat" "Pat" VanDevender obituary, Queen City, TX

Marion Patricia "Pat" "Pat" VanDevender

Marion Patricia VanDevender Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Hanner Funeral Service on Jul. 28, 2025.

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Marion Patricia "Pat" VanDevender, age 83, of Atlanta, Texas, passed into Heaven, while being held in the loving arms of her family, Sunday, July 27, 2025. She was born May 23, 1942 in Kemper County, Mississippi to E.L. and Elva Caron Cumberland. Pat was a member of First Baptist Church, Atlanta, was an avid reader and enjoyed cooking and sewing.

She is preceded in death by her son, Todd Duncan VanDevender; great grandson, Liam Wade Hamilton; and her parents.

Pat is survived by her husband of 65 years, Gerald VanDevender of Atlanta, Texas; sons, Doug VanDevender and wife Sarah Jo of Plain Dealing, Louisiana, Brad VanDevender of Queen City, Texas; daughter, Jan Giles of Atlanta, Texas; sisters, Kaye Johnson and husband Doug of Philadelphia, Mississippi, Peggy Nowell and husband Larry Wayne of Nanih Waiya, Mississippi; six grandchildren, Amber Jaynes, Trevor Giles, Miranda Champion, Elizabeth Giles, Meagan Thomas, Tyler VanDevender; ten great grandchildren; and a host of other family and friends.

Funeral services will be 10:00 am, Thursday, July 31, 2025 at First Baptist Church, Atlanta, under the direction of Hanner Funeral Service, with Bro. Richard Davis officiating.

Visitation will be 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at Hanner Funeral Service.

Interment will be in Springdale Cemetery.

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