Deva Ray Mason, 83, of Joaquin, passed away on Friday, December 23, 2011 at Holiday Nursing Center. She was born in Joaquin on January 14, 1928 to Raymond R. Smith and Pearl Thorn Smith. She was a homemaker, mother and grandmother. Mrs. Mason was a member of the Fellowship Baptist Church in Joaquin.

Visitation will be held from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm on Monday, December 26, 2011 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Graveside Services will be held at 12:30 pm on Monday, December 26, 2011 at Johnson Cemetery in Joaquin.

She is survived by:

Husband: Bill Mason of Joaquin

Daughter:
Joyce Cox of Joaquin

Son: Bill Mason Jr. and wife, Stacy of Joaquin

Grandchildren:
Larry Cox and wife, Cassie
David Windham and wife, Leslie
Zach, Adam and Molly Mason

Great Grandchildren:
Nikki Cox, Jacob Cox, Lane Bates, Trace Windham

Sisters:
Dessie Kale of Joaquin
Dorothy Lawson of Joaquin

A number of nieces and nephews

A host of friends

Preceded in death by:
Parents, Raymond Smith and wife, Bertha
Mother, Pearl Thorn Smith
Sister, Doyce Kerr
Brothers, Daniel Rance Smith and Jack Spencer Smith