Lura Jane Deville Obituary
The passing of Lura Jane Deville (Kansas City, Kansas) leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on July 25, 2025 at the age of 93. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Lura Jane Deville to show support.
She was predeceased by: her husband Paul James Deville; her parents, Charles White and Cora Locke White; her siblings, Rev Albert White, Roy White of Charles, Frank White, Naomi White, Dorothy Binns, Rachel Strickland, Edna Green and Leon White; and her granddaughter Rachelle Smith.
She is survived by: her brother Walter "Peter" White (Alice) of Las Vegas, NV; her daughters, Tonia Elise Chambers (Kenneth) and Alicia Dickens (Johnathan); her grandchildren, Allisen Deville, Renee Smith, Isaac Wright and Patrick Chambers; her great grandchild Rondell Smith; her caregivers, David and Heather Byrd; her family Lura; her stepdaughters, Debra Deville and Vanessa Taylor; and her stepgrandson Anthony Deville. She is also survived by nephews, nieces, extended relatives.
Visitation was held on Thursday, August 7th 2025 from 9:00 AM to 9:50 AM at the Metropolitan Baptist Church (853 Washington Blvd, Kansas City, KS 66101). A funeral service was held on Thursday, August 7th 2025 at 10:00 AM at the same location.
Her impact as an educator extended beyond the classroom, earning her national recognition and honors in Washington, D.C. for her outstanding contributions to education and community uplift.
