May Dell Devers

July 8, 1936 - October 6, 2020

May Dell Devers, 84, of Alexandria, Virginia passed away on Tuesday, October 6, 2020 at her home. She was born July 8, 1936 in Albermarle County, Virginia to the late Livvie Bernard Glass and Hattie Lee Beverly Glass. May Dell was the family matriarch and caregiver. She was Nanny to many whom she welcomed into her home with a home-cooked meal and a kind heart. She loved her flower gardens, watching birds and family gatherings. May Dell is survived by her children, Earl Devers (Linda), George Devers (Alice), Patricia Fix, Janet Redden (Gary) and Charles Van Devers (Cathy); 15 grandchildren including Chris Devers (Jessie), Renee Pomeroy (Scott), Thomas Devers (Heather), Daniel Devers (Amanda), Trish Atkins (Craig), Tiffany Reed (Jon), Justin Evans (Emily), Jerry Wayne Redden Jr. (Jasmine), George Redden-Liotta (C.J.), Shelton Redden (Ruthie), Jonathon Redden (Beth), Amanda Devers, Stacy Sweimler (Eric), Jason Devers (Sabra); and 37 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her sister, Margie Dezan McManamay (Mac) and many other friends who were like family. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, George E. Devers; and siblings Bernard D. Glass, Grover C. Glass (Dorothy), Mary Cathline Glass Gibson (Doris), Eugene E. Glass, Aubrey Randolf Glass (Jane), Roger Lee Glass (Shirley), Lenwood J. Glass (Frances); grandchild Melissa Redden Nolasco; and great grandchild Tyler Devers. Her legacy will live on in the hearts and minds of everyone she interacted with. A viewing will be held Sunday, October 11, 2020 at the Jefferson Funeral Chapel, 5755 Castlewellan Drive, Alexandria, Virginia 22315 from 3:00 to 7:00 pm. A funeral service will be held Monday, October 12, 2020 at 11:30 am at the same location by Pastor Lane Dezan. Graveside services to follow at Pleasant Valley Memorial Park, 8420 Little River Turnpike, Annandale, VA 22003. Please join family and friends at her home, 3605 Keota Street, Alexandria, Virginia 22303, following the service for food and fellowship.