Devine, Vermella V., 86, of Hollywood, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, December 1, 2013. Vermella was born in New York City where she met and married her beloved husband of 57 years, John L. Devine. After a trip to Walt Disney World they decide to relocate to Orlando where they lived for 30 years before relocating to South Florida to be closer to their son. Vermella is preceded in death by her adored daughter, Myrna Devine. Besides her husband, John, she leaves behind to mourn her passing her son, John Devine, Jr and his wife, Leslie; sister, Cecilia Davis; and her grandchildren, Maya, Myles and John Devine III. Funeral Service will be held on Sunday, December 8, 11:00 a.m. at the North Orlando Seventh Day Adventist Church, 4125 North Hiawassee Road, Orlando, FL.
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Daren & Marlene Jairam (Miami Gardens FL)
December 5, 2013, 12:00 am
The, Jairam, Mierez and Johnson family sends their condolence to the Devine Family on the passing of Vermalla Devine. She was a wonderful woman and we enjoyed our time with her. We pray that the family will continue to hold strong. To John and Penny we will always be there for you. God Bless
Trevor and Lecia Hoskins (Orlando FL USA )
December 5, 2013, 12:00 am
We knew and loved Sis Devine before we got married. Over the years we have reflected fondly on the advise she gave us on life and love and marriage. We will miss her and remember her always. Our prayers are with Bro Devine, John and the rest of the family.
Tammy Davy (Chicago IL USA)
December 5, 2013, 12:00 am
Sis Devine had such a matriarchal command at North Orlando SDA when I was growing up there, and although it is always tough to say goodbye to those we love, I remember her as someone who lived life with honesty and integrity. Whether you liked it or not, one always know where they stood with her! My deepest condolences to Bro. Devine and the rest of the family. The love and committment that Bro and Sis Devine demonstrated is a rare and beautiful thing….57 years…AMAZING! My prayers and thoughts are with you in this difficult time.
Linda M Spates (Altamonte Springs FL USA)
December 6, 2013, 12:00 am
Memories will remain of the fellowship joyous occasions,travel experiences shared family times shared with Vermella and famiy over the years. Memory is a gift of God that death cannot destroy.
sean rockhead (miami FL United States)
December 7, 2013, 12:00 am
Mrs. Devine always exhibited a great deal of class and pride…i’m honored to have known her and to have once been a guest in her home.
Roosevelt and Ioline Davy (Orlando FL)
December 7, 2013, 12:00 am
Life is but a stopping place,
a pause in what’s to be,
a resting place along the
road to sweet eternity.
We all have different journeys,
different paths along the way,
we all were meant to learn some
things, but never meant to stay.
Our destination is a place
far greater than we know,
for some, the journey’s quicker,
for some the journey’s slow.
And when the journey finally ends,
we’ll claim a great reward,
and find an everlasting peace,
together with the Lord.
Our deepest condolences to Bro. Devine, John and the rest of the family.