Hulda Louise Devers

Hulda Louise Devers, (age 78) longtime resident of Springfield VA, died peacefully on September 8th after an extended illness. Louise was born in Washington DC to Clarence Smith Lunceford and Hulda Ella Lunceford (Saffran) in 1946. She spent ten years in Washington before moving to Springfield. Louise was preceded in death by her mother, father, and husband (Lester N. Devers). She was mother to three boys: Herbert Leon Fowler, Jr., James Troy Devers (Tara) and William Shane Devers (Jenny). Grandmother to Nicole Fowler, Amber Mason (Eric), Lawson Grace Devers, Walker Devers, Emerson Devers, Morgan Devers, and Wyatt Devers. She was great grandmother to Jadyn and Bryson. Louise had a heart for volunteering. She ran the Women’s Auxiliary at the Franconia and Woodlawn Firehouses while her husband Lester was a firefighter at the stations. She also sponsored little league baseball teams and frequently served as team mom. Lou could always be found in the stands cheering on her children and grandchildren. She loved the beach and owned a vacation home in the Myrtle Beach area. One of her favorite activities was walking on the beach and gathering shells for her collection. Another favorite pastime was sharing the accomplishments of her children and grandchildren with everyone. Louise worked as a Realtor in OId Town Alexandria for 40 years. Helping families find homes in the area was her life’s work. She was the recipient of numerous real estate awards and was known to bring her sons to the Northern Virginia Board of Realtors ®, Inc. Million Dollar (and Multi-Million Dollar) Sales Club Awards Ceremonies. The family will host friends at Demaine funeral home in Springfield on Wednesday, September 18th from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm followed by a graveside service at Mount Comfort Cemetery in Alexandria at 1:00 pm. Donations in lieu of flowers can be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, Central Springfield Little League, or the Fairfax County Fire Department-Franconia Station #5 in memory of Louise.