Diana Devorce, 68 of Boise, Idaho, died on February 14, 2022. She left this world in an untimely death.
Diana was born February 25, 1953, in Memphis Texas. She was the daughter of Nellie Tenner and Ellis Devorce. Diana was a loving mother to her son Basil Etefia and his wife Felicia Etefia, as well as a loving grandmother to her two grandchildren Isaiah Etefia and Emerie Etefia. The legacy of Diana’s kind spirit will live on through them and all who knew her.
A life well lived as Diana Devorce cannot die, she will live on in the hearts and memories of all those who loved her.
Diana stayed active and enjoyed enhancing her skills, knowledge, and abilities. She took collegiate course work as recently as 2015 and was an avid writer who enjoyed creating short stories and poems that she hoped would inspire the next generation. Diana also volunteered at community colleges doing tax preparation, as she was a tax professional in her earlier years.
We will all treasure the time we had with Diana, and she will be dearly missed by all.
Diana leaves behind her beloved son Basil Etefia and his wife Felicia Burns Etefia; two grandchildren Isaiah and Emerie Etefia; her brother Gilbert Devorce and a host of nieces and nephews. Diana was preceded in death by her mother Nellie Turner and father Ellis Devorce; her brothers L.S. Devorce, L.C. Devorce, Eddie Lee Devorce, Willie Howard Devorce; her sisters Martha Boyer, and Copaline Devorce.
A celebration of Diana’s life is scheduled for 1:00 PM on Sunday, March 13, 2022 at Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home, 4800 E. Indian School Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85018.
LaTonya Kanonu
My Condolences and prayers to the Basil, Felicia, Isaiah, Emerie and the family. May God grant you comfort during these difficult times.
Joseph Burns
Praying God’s comfort to Basil, Felicia and the Devorce family.
With sincere condolences,
The Burns Family
Peggy Wright
Basil, Felicia, Isaiah, Emerie;
My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.
Your mom/grandma/MIL was a wonderful person to work with and she will be missed by many. Her sense of humor was unique as she was and I will very much miss her friendship.
Debbie Coulson
My thoughts and prayers are with Diana’s family during this extremely difficult time. She was such a kind soul who always saw the best in everyone. I worked with her for many years, and her kindness and generosity never waivered.
Debbie Pederson
Diana was a kind and gentle soul. I’m terrible sorry for lose.
CHARLOTTE HANSEN
Basil, I remember your mom she was a great lady. We had so much in common you and Jr, keeping you guys safe, healthy and happy, along with the other boys. I know she she will always watch over you and love you and your amazing family. Love you ❤️
Alantis Holt
Sending my prayers to Basil, Felicia and kids. May God strengthen you during this time.