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NORWALK, Conn. – Anell DeVaughn, 87, of Norwalk, died Sunday, Nov. 1 at the Westport Rehabilitation Center.
Born in Red Spring, N.C. to the late James Covington and Ella Mae Cooper, DeVaughn had been a resident of Norwalk the past four years and prior to that she was a resident of Philadelphia most of her life.
She was a foster grandparent for many years. Her spiritual needs were met as a disciple of St. James Missionary Baptist Church, where she was the mother of the church.
She is survived by a sister, Geneva Wrentz of Norwalk, and several nephews and nieces.
A memorial service will be conducted at noon Saturday at St. James Missionary Baptist Church, 60 Rockland Road, Norwalk, with Pastor Kenneth DuBose officiating. Interment will be private.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the St. James Missionary Baptist Church Building Fund, c/o 60 Rockland Road, Norwalk, CT 06854.
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