Nieta C Devor

Nieta Carol Devor (Shelman) was born May 2, 1948 in Wichita, Kansas. She attended Andover, Kansas schools from first grade through high school graduation in 1966. Raised in a rural farm community she learned valuable life lessons, including how to make her own clothes. She was also active in 4-H projects. Nieta Shelman began dating her classmate Jerel Devor in high school. After high school they were married in 1967, and were lovers and partners for 57 years. Nieta graduated from Wichita Business College. She and Jerel raised their three children in a loving home that valued faith, loving family relationships, and moral integrity. Nieta was a devoted wife and mother, and was known for her compassion for helping people who were hurting or mistreated. From early childhood she was a member of the Andover Methodist Church, and as a United Methodist pastor’s wife she was active in Kansas communities of Udall, Hutchinson, and Bucklin. In later years Nieta and Jerel were very active in Meriden United Methodist Church in Meriden, Kansas, and most recently Morgan Chapel in Bon Secour, Alabama, and Foley United Methodist in Foley, Alabama. She sought to be a follower of Jesus in promoting love and acceptance of all people. Nieta was a career employee with the Social Security Administration, retiring in 2009 as assistant manager of the Lawrence, Kansas SSA office. Nieta was preceded in death by her parents Clarence (Brad) and Geraldine (Jerri) Shelman. She is survived by her husband, Jerel of Foley, AL, son Craig Devor (Joy) of Oviedo, FL, son Brad Devor (Emily) of Riverside, CA, and daughter Lori Devor of Foley, AL; grandchildren Austin Devor (Arryah), Juan Devor (Cleo), Kaitlyn Roberson, Neil Devor (Alexis), Alec Devor (Krista), Avery Roberson; and great grandchildren, Tristan Devor, Isabelle Devor, Ryker Williams, Ocean Valeriano; and brother, Braden Shelman (Lynda) and sister Janeen Baker (Kerry). Celebration of Life gathering will begin with visitation in The Well at 10:00 am, Friday, January 24, 2025 at Foley United Methodist Church. Memorial donations can be made in Nieta's name to Foley UMC scholarship fund, and Baldwin Family Village.

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January 16, 2025

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