Rosa Lee Devine Obituary (1941 - 2026)

Rosa Lee Devine was born on June 14, 1941, in Statesboro, Georgia, to the late Garfield and Frances Ellis. She answered the call to eternal rest on Monday, April 13, 2026, while under the compassionate care of Hospice Savannah. Rosa Lee was preceded in death by her sisters, Stella Mae Ellis, Dorothy Carolyn Ellis, and Hilda Ellis Williams; and one loving brother, Willie "Bill" Ellis. Rosa Lee was an alumna of Willow Hill High School in Portal, Georgia. Shortly after graduating, she became a devoted wife to the late Walter Devine and relocated to Fort Pierce, Florida, where she pursued her passion for nursing for over 30 years. She later returned home to Savannah, Georgia, where she faithfully served in the army of the Lord and became affectionately known as "Mother Devine." She leaves to cherish her loving memory four sons: Gary Devine, Terry Devine, Andre Devine, and Donnell Devine, all of Savannah, Georgia; two granddaughters, Alexia Devine and Tequila Chord; one grandson, Jaylen Devine; two great-granddaughters, Da'nasia Williams and Razia Devine; four sisters, Mattie Sue (Willie) Herrington of Statesboro, GA; Betty Ann Banner of Savannah, GA; Ruthie Hill of Statesboro, GA; and Willie Pearl (Damon) Ellis-Laury of Waldorf, MD; and two brothers, Boby Ellis of Ft. Pierce, FL; and Jimmy Lee (Tisha) Ellis of Atlanta, GA. She also leaves her memories to be cherished by many other loving family members and dear friends. Public viewing for Ms. Rosa Lee Devine will be Monday, April 20, 2026, from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Family visitation will follow from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Matthew H. Lovett & Son's Funeral Home. The Funeral Services for Ms. Devine will be held 1:00 PM Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at the Hodges Grove Baptist Church with Rev. Dr. John Harmon, Pastor/officiating. Interment will follow at the Eastside Cemetery on Northside Drive. Please keep the family of Ms. Rosa Lee Devine in your thoughts and prayers during their time of bereavement. Matthew H. Lovett & Son's Funeral Home, LLC is in charge of final arrangements. Family and friends may sign the online register book, express online condolences, send flowers or other memorial gifts via our website.