Madelynne Laverne Deavers Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Madelynne Laverne Deavers of Abilene, Texas, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Madelynne Laverne left this world on February 20, 2025 at the age of 93, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Madelynne Laverne Deavers to show support.
She was predeceased by: her husband Glenn W. Deavers; her parents, Emmett Eugene and Bettie Almira Hale Dickie; her siblings, Bettie Kate Mattiza and Rhabb Dickie (Bubba); and her brothers-in-law, Kenneth Kettler and Ira D. Mattiza (Tex).
She is survived by: her children, Debbie Barnes (Tom Hale) of Brownwood, Ricky Corley (Cindy), David Corley (Karen) of Abilene and Tom Corley of Glendale, Arizona; her grandchildren, Ami Brown (Jeff) of Knoxville, Amanda Vidrine (Kurt) of Abilene, Kirk Corley of Mobile, Kade Corley (Rachel) of Cedar Hill, Beth Glaeser (Ryan) of Scottsdale, Tom T. Corley of Glendale and Quin Corley of Copley, Ohio; her stepchildren, Vickie Burnett, Kathy Burnett Coffman, Lamesa, Lisa Johnson, Bridgeport, Kami Deavers of Abilene and Greg Deavers (Carla); her sister Gloria Elizabeth Dickie Kettler (Dodie); her sister-in-law Joy Hitt Dickie; her nephew Eugene; her daughter Lynne; and also Shawn Kettler. She is also survived by numerous cousins and friends.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, February 26th 2025 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM at the Scott's Funeral Home (2425 E Main St, Gatesville, TX 76528). A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, February 26th 2025 at 1:00 PM at the same location. A burial will be held on Wednesday, February 26th 2025 at 2:00 PM at the King Cemetery (6730 FM1783, Gatesville, TX 76528).
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests sending memorials to Ridgemont Baptist Church, 4857 Buffalo Gap Road, Abilene, Texas 79606.
