Rachel John McNeil Morris Devey, age 90, passed away Jan. 21, 2002 in Salt Lake City.

Born Feb. 26, 1911 in Logan, Utah to Levi and Naomi Standly John. Married Luke Morris, he died July 22, 1953, married Earl Devey, he died April 22, 1977.

She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and homemaker. Active member of the LDS Church, loved by all who knew her warmth, encouragement and sense of humor. She loved to visit with family and neighbors.

Survived by son, LaVelle Morris; daughter, LaVonne Leigh; step-sons and daughters, Alfred Rue Morris, Raynold Devey, Dave Devey, Wally Devey, Afton Davis, Alta Meissner, Afton Burgess and Merilyn Turner. Numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Sister, Emma Reeder Sorenson. Preceded in death by stepsons and step-daughter, Benton Morris, Donald Morris, Don Devey, Carol Morrison; brothers, Lawrence John and Rosel McNeil.

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Funeral services will be held Friday Jan. 25, 2002 at 1 p.m. at the Jenkins-Soffe Mortuary, 4760 S. State St., where friends may call Thurs. 6-8 p.m. and Friday from 12 to 1 p.m. Interment, Murray City Cemetery.

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