Devana Ann Lingle

Devena Ann Lingle of Minco, was born on February 10, 1964 to Jerry and Esther Chilton of Pocasset, Oklahoma. God called her home November 26, 2014. Devena’s home was in Minco from 1969 until 1985. She graduated High School in 1982 and enjoyed a carefree life among family and friends, church and school. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Minco where she participated in GA’, church camp and various other activities. Her school days were filled with basketball, softball, FHA, student council and band. She enjoyed piano and listening to rock n’ roll. She loved taking vacations with her family and friends, and going to the lake house took up her summer days. After graduation she started her career as a legal secretary with a firm in Oklahoma City. Later she joined the staff of Aero Record & Title Co, also in OKC. Devena married Steve Lingle of Tuttle, OK on July 29, 1989 and they were blessed with two sons, the loves of her life, Axel now of El Reno and Spencer of Minco. Devena spent the next several years raising her boys, attending their football and baseball games as well as other school events and activities in which they and their cousins participated. Family and friends were very important and very present in her life. We are thankful she is now free of pain and rejoicing with her Lord and Savior. Devena was preceded in death by her husband Steve Lingle as well as by her maternal and paternal grandparents. She is survived by her two sons Axel Lingle (Jessica) of El Reno and Spencer Lingle of Minco, her father Jerry Chilton (Carol) of Minco, her mother Esther Simmons (Floyd) of Ft. Cobb, brothers Greg and Shane Chilton of Minco, and Nick Simmons of Mustang; as well as a host of other family members and friends. Devena’s memorial service will be held 11:00 A.M. Friday, December 5th at the First Baptist Church in Pocasset, OK. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Devana Ann Lingle please visit our Sympathy Store.