Laela Tezzill Deviner Obituary
We announce the death of Laela Tezzill Deviner of Decatur, Illinois, who passed away on July 5, 2026, at the age of 17. Laela will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her grandfathers, James Cooper and Floyd Wheeler, Jr.; her great-grandparents, Rebecca, Albert Lee Transou, Lydia and Willie Harris; her aunt Shirley O'Neal; and her cousin Ta'Myus Jarrett.
She is survived by: her parents, Leland Deviner and Tierra Transou; her friend Tik; her pet Paxton; her stepfather Daniel Avery; her siblings, Tristeona Green, Demani Slater, Armani Reed, Le'Niiya Deviner, De'Asia Avery, Tyreona Avery, Sa'Nyiiah West and Harmony Outlaw; her grandparents, Brenda Transou (Ivery), Michael Harris and Theresa Deviner; and her cousins, Dae'Maria Brown and Sa'Ria Crawford.
