Marguerite Yvonne Neva

MARGUERITE YVONNE NEVA DEVOID-NEVA MARGUERITE YVONNE Marguerite (Marty) Y. Devoid-Neva, 73, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 19, 2023, at the South Baldwin Regional Medical Center in Foley, AL. Marty, previously lived in Washington, DC, Panama, Harrisburg, PA, Rhode Island, Spartanburg, SC, Richmond, VA, Turnersville, NJ, Fredericksburg, NJ, Huntsville, AL, Foley, AL and many other places. She was born on July 14, 1949 in Washington, DC. Her father, Vernon Proctor Weaver, born in Nashville, TN was an electrical technician and her mother, Valerie Yvonne Halstead, born in Bruceton Mills, WV, worked as a baker while raising her family. Marty was preceded in death by her father, mother, stepfather, her two brothers Vernon and James (Jimmy), and her son Brian H. Williams. She is survived by her husband, Alden (Al) Carl Neva; her two sons, Douglas (Doug) H. Williams, Christopher (Chris) H. Williams and stepson Matt Williams; her four grandchildren, Derek L. Williams, Jacqueline (Jackie) M. Williams, Kyle D. Williams, and Brian J. Williams; along with her 14 great-grandchildren. Marty is also survived by other relatives and a host of friends. Marty was a devout Southern Baptist with Jesus as her savior. Marty Neva received her bachelor’s degree in business while working and raising a family. Marty started her career by working after school part-time at W.T. Grant Co. in the pet section where she would feed and play with the lizards. Marty had an excellent work ethic and worked as an operations manager for Manpower, at AMP Incorporated initially in customer service, then in production control and in supply chain management. She worked at Alcoa Fujikura, Siemens, Alcoa, and Gerresheimer Glass, where Marty was a supply chain Director. She will be remembered as a selfless and caring mother, grandmother and great-grandmother with a heart of gold and a magnetic personality. Marty loved to paint and was proficient in all five mediums. Marty enjoyed the sand, surf and snorkeling at the beach, relaxing on Caribbean cruises, traveling locally and internationally and being with friends and family. She loved animals to include her white Goffin Cockatoo Indie, who has an attitude. She was a superb cook and baker and looked forward to preparing holiday dinners. Her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren were the highlight of her life and she took pride in watching the kids grow. Friends and family will be received at a graveside service at the Alabama State Veterans Memorial Cemetery at 34904 AL Highway 224 Spanish Fort, AL 36527 on Friday, March 31, 2023 from 10:00 to 10:30 a.m. Following the graveside service, a Celebration of Life service will be held at 12:00 p.m. at the First Baptist Church of Foley, 221 N. Alston St., Foley, AL 36535 with a luncheon to follow. Send condolences at Patriot News Arrangements are entrusted to Cason Funeral Service in Foley Al

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March 19, 2023

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