Devon McMahan Messer

Devon McMahan Messer, age 78, of Pigeon Forge, passed away Sunday, August 14, 2005. She was a beautician and operated a beauty shop since 1946, she was awarded the Outstanding Lady of Sevier County/Pritchard Barnes Award by the Pigeon Forge Rotary Club. She was a member of First Baptist Church Pigeon Forge, the Eastern Star, member of the Pigeon Forge Planning Board for 17 years, and she was past president of the Pigeon Forge Garden Club. Survivors: Husband of 63 years: Clifford W. Messer Son: Tony Messer Sister: Lavana Sims Grandsons: Shane Messer, Shawn Messer 5 Great-grandchildren Funeral service 7 PM Tuesday in the Chapel of Atchley Funeral Home with Rev. W.W. Cope officiating. Family and friends will meet 10 AM Wednesday in Pigeon Forge Baptist Cemetery for interment. The family will receive friends 5-7 PM Tuesday at Atchley Funeral Home, Sevierville. (www.atchleyfuneralhome.com)