Rebecca Mae DeVaney

Rebecca Mae DeVaney, of Hammond, Louisiana, passed away on Friday, October 30, 2026, at the age of 44. She was born on March 8, 1982, in New Orleans, Louisiana. Rebecca will be remembered for her caring heart and for the deep love she held for her family. She was the kind of person who did everything for everyone else, giving of herself generously. The love she shared and the kindness she offered will remain a lasting part of the lives she touched.

Rebecca is survived by her mother and step father, Vicki and Keith Williams; biological father, Dennis DeVaney; children, Tyler DeVaney, Joey Doke, Joshua DeVaney, R.J. Vicknair III, and Madyson Vicknair; sister, Jessica DeVaney Mortellaro (Hank); brothers, Travis Anderson and Ian DeVaney; step brothers, Brandon, Jeremy (Jamie), Andrew, and Matthew Williams; godmother, Darlene Pecot; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Phyllis and Ralph Saucier, Joan Biddick, and Claude and Martha Williams; as well as Robert Doke.

Family and friends will be received at First Baptist Church of Ponchatoula, 325 E. Pine St., Ponchatoula, Louisiana 70454 on Saturday, November 21, 2026 from 10:00 am until the Memorial Service begins at 12:00 pm.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home and Crematory of Hammond and Ponchatoula. An on-line guest book is available at www.harrymckneely.com.