Birth date: Oct 2, 1948 Death date: Sep 9, 2020
Kathleen Talley Devereux - 1948-2020 Devereux, Kathleen Talley - Passed away on Wednesday, September 9, 2020. Kathleen was a beautiful, kind and loving daughter, sister, aunt, niece, cousin and friend to many. She was born in Dal Read Obituary
Kathleen was five years older than me. She and Mary Lynn were my glamorous teenage cousins when I was growing up. I was smitten by that cute dimpled smile of hers. Kathleen always seemed to be a free spirit, as if her life was guided by its own inner compass rather than conventional expectations. I never got a chance to talk to her about music (like I did so often with Julien), but I can tell we were right in sync all those years—all of us were powered by the soundtrack of our lives back then. I can’t wait to subscribe to her Spotify playlist.
From listening to Dub, Wendi, Noah and Michelle, you can sense the same theme throughout: Each one felt treasured by their Aunt Kathleen. She had her priorities straight. I think she was born knowing the most important secret to happiness: Always give more than you take.
Thank you all for this beautiful memorial service. I wish I could have been there to see everyone.
May blessings, comfort, peace and forever memories be with all of you in “Aunt Kathleen’s” cherished family.
Much love, Michelle Kasama and family (sent from California where Michelle and Wendi Fuller met in San Francisco many years ago)
Thanks to all the family for sharing memories of Kathleen at the heartfelt memorial service, and rekindling her light and easy way. She is already missed, but I'll do my best to keep feeding the good wolf in her honor.
Love,
Max (her nephew in law)
Wendy you all did such a beautiful job and incorporating my Granny was so touching I know for sure they're both saying well done to you all! Great Job! Her memory will live on without a doubt because she left such a undeniable blueprint that can't be erased. I am so grateful to have had the chance to not only get to know her but your entire family. All praises to God! Hang in there family she is definitely free and at peace, this service is a true confirmation of that thought. Love you all, always and God bless!-Charmaine King & Family
My Tribute to my beloved friend Kathleen Talley Devereux
I’m so sad and sorry that I can’t be at her service today because of health concerns and the recent passing of my mother.
Kathleen’s and my friendship began when we were in the ninth grade and she was sitting behind me in gym class. I can still see her in that lovely blue gym suit that we had to wear. Somehow we just clicked and she became part of our group with Becky, Jane, Laurie, and myself. We had many grand and adventurous times together navigating our high school years. We spent many fun-filled hours at the Devereux residence laughing, dancing, and talking about boys. We developed a bond of friendship that endured for 57 years. At times our friendship was complicated but we always managed to come back together because of our love for each other as friends who shared so many experiences and precious memories of our lives, loves and losses together. Kathleen and I shared our love for music and dance long into our adult lives. We were still dancing in 1989 on the upper deck of the Cotton Bowl to the Rolling Stones Steel Wheels tour. We were still dancing at Jackson Browne concerts at StarPlex on more than one occasion swaying to “For a Dancer” one of our very favorites. We danced in front of the stage to Little Feat at La Zona Rosa in Austin around the time of our 50th birthday even though I had an injured foot. We danced again when Kathleen and I lived together in Austin at the Continental Club where we tore up the dance floor to the rockabilly band Heybale when were around 55. Chuck might remember that night.
Kathleen and I were not always living in the same city, but when we were we made the most of it. We shared good times together through dinner parties, art gatherings, Super Bowl parties, and trips to the State Fair. We shared so many of these fun times with members of the Devereux family. You name it, we had a great time through the Mary Lynn and Earl years, the Kathy and Jess years, the Mary Lynn and Jim years. We had fun times with Julien and Barbie and welcomed Will into the fold when he moved back to Dallas.
Through all of our life challenges we loved and supported each other. Over the past few years, I told Kathleen many times how much I admired her bravery and perseverance through all of her health issues and how sorry I was that I was not be able to be with her in person, but I was always there in spirit and in awe of hers.
I am blessed to have had such a wonderful, sweet, caring, fun-loving friend, and dance partner for so many years. Kathleen will always be my “Dixie Chicken” and as Jackson said in “For a Dancer” I must have thought you would always be around so that we could reconnect when I finished this phase in my life. Now that I have, my heart aches that you danced out of my life and in the end, you danced the dance you’ll do alone. I feel lost that I won’t be able to see you again here on earth but look forward to being with you again in Heaven.
My friend Kathy Kathleen will always be in my heart along with the wonderful Devereux family and my friend Jess Yaryan. I remember laughing a lot with Martha, being a little afraid of Dr. Devereux, and Annabell’s fabulous chicken salad and delicious breakfasts. I cherish my memories of you all and wish you much peace and love.
Becky Baumgardner Jacobs
My Tribute to my beloved friend Kathleen Talley Devereux
I’m so sad and sorry that I can’t be at her service today because of health concerns and the recent passing of my mother.
Kathleen’s and my friendship began when we were in the ninth grade and she was sitting behind me in gym class. I can still see her in that lovely blue gym suit that we had to wear. Somehow we just clicked and she became part of our group with Becky, Jane, Laurie, and myself. We had many grand and adventurous times together navigating our high school years. We spent many fun-filled hours at the Devereux residence laughing, dancing, and talking about boys. We developed a bond of friendship that endured for 57 years. At times our friendship was complicated but we always managed to come back together because of our love for each other as friends who shared so many experiences and precious memories of our lives, loves and losses together. Kathleen and I shared our love for music and dance long into our adult lives. We were still dancing in 1989 on the upper deck of the Cotton Bowl to the Rolling Stones Steel Wheels tour. We were still dancing at Jackson Browne concerts at StarPlex on more than one occasion swaying to “For a Dancer” one of our very favorites. We danced in front of the stage to Little Feat at La Zona Rosa in Austin around the time of our 50th birthday even though I had an injured foot. We danced again when Kathleen and I lived together in Austin at the Continental Club where we tore up the dance floor to the rockabilly band Heybale when were around 55. Chuck might remember that night.
Kathleen and I were not always living in the same city, but when we were we made the most of it. We shared good times together through dinner parties, art gatherings, Super Bowl parties, and trips to the State Fair. We shared so many of these fun times with members of the Devereux family. You name it, we had a great time through the Mary Lynn and Earl years, the Kathy and Jess years, the Mary Lynn and Jim years. We had fun times with Julien and Barbie and welcomed Will into the fold when he moved back to Dallas.
Through all of our life challenges we loved and supported each other. Over the past few years, I told Kathleen many times how much I admired her bravery and perseverance through all of her health issues and how sorry I was that I was not be able to be with her in person, but I was always there in spirit and in awe of hers.
I am blessed to have had such a wonderful, sweet, caring, fun-loving friend, and dance partner for so many years. Kathleen will always be my “Dixie Chicken” and as Jackson said in “For a Dancer” I must have thought you would always be around so that we could reconnect when I finished this phase in my life. Now that I have, my heart aches that you danced out of my life and in the end, you danced the dance you’ll do alone. I feel lost that I won’t be able to see you again here on earth but look forward to being with you again in Heaven.
My friend Kathy Kathleen will always be in my heart along with the wonderful Devereux family and my friend Jess Yaryan. I remember laughing a lot with Martha, being a little afraid of Dr. Devereux, and Annabell’s fabulous chicken salad and delicious breakfasts. I cherish my memories of you all and wish you much peace and love.
Becky Baumgardner Jacobs
Sending love and peace to all of Kathleen's family and friends who loved her deeply. I was so sorry to hear the news recently and will continue to think of you all. I hope she's at peace as well.
I loved knowing and working with her in Ithaca at my massage practice, Bodyworks, 20 years ago. I will never forget her unbelievable spirit, smile, and heart. I'm grateful to have known her and will keep her and you in my heart.
Peace and love,
Rachel Hogancamp
