Joann Patricia (Devantier) Nichols McFarland Obituary
We bid farewell to Joann Patricia (Devantier) Nichols McFarland (Centerville, Texas), born in Galveston, Texas, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on October 19, 2025 at the age of 91. Joann touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. 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 parents, William Devantier and Agnes Devantier (Hattenbach); her husbands, Joe Edward Nichols and Paul McFarland; her children, Katherine Irene Nichols and Alan Nichols; her granddaughter Kathy; and her siblings, William "Bill" Devantier, Frank Devantier, Frances O'Kelly, Vivian Mayew, Carmen Odinot, Agnes "Aggie" McFarland and Gus Devantier.
She is survived by: her daughters, Cheryl Montalvo (Nichols) of Houston and Linda Ingram (Nichols) of Centerville; her grandchildren, Alice, Robert (Kara) and Kevin (Tabatha); her great grandchildren, Tammy, Josie Ann, Alexandra, Chloe, Christina, Cody, Kade, Tristan, Korree, Micah, Kasen and Kaleb; and her great great grandchildren, Chloe and Enzo.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 23rd 2025 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Walters Funeral Home (610 S Commerce St, Centerville, TX 75833). A graveside service will be held on Friday, October 24th 2025 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the Hayes Grace Memorial Park Cemetery (10708 Hwy 6, Santa Fe, TX 77510).