Barbara Jolene Treat DeVore, age 79, of Pottsville, Arkansas, passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by her family on Wednesday, October 21.
She was born February 4, 1947, in Marshall, Arkansas, to Barney and Helen (Fox) Treat. She graduated from Leslie High School in 1965. On January 26, 1967, she married Paul DeVore in Leslie. To this union were born three children.
Jolene was known for her work ethic and her strong will.
She was of the Assemblies of God faith. For many years she served as Sunday school secretary and teacher.
Preceding her in death were her parents, her brother Jay Treat and sister Linda Hammond.
She is survived by two sons, Anthony (Cherie) of Hot Springs, Arkansas; and Jason (Trina) of Russellville, Arkansas; one daughter, Janet (Jason) Carter of Batesville, Arkansas. She is survived by five grandchildren, Bethany (Cameron) Ames of Dardanelle, Arkansas; Brooke (R.J.) Grice of Vilonia, Arkansas; Beau (Shaylee) DeVore of Pottsville, Arkansas; and Tyler Carter of Batesville, Arkansas; Sierra (Boston) Hall, both of Batesville, Arkansas, and three great grandchildren, Kash Ames, Kolter Ames and, Halle Grice. She is also survived by one sister Louise Horn of Leslie, Arkansas.
Services will be at Russellville Family Funeral on Tuesday, October 27. Visitation is scheduled for 10:00 AM with the double memorial service for Paul and Jolene to follow at 11:00. Internment will be in a private ceremony at the Bethel Cemetery in Russellville.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to your local hospice service.
