Michele Jo DeVane (Mike), previously Michele Montgomery, passed away on April 4, 2022. She was born in Macon, GA on January 6, 1947 to E.J and Dee DeVane, she attended Robinson High School in Tampa, Florida, and went on to receive a degree in mathematics. She was an accomplished artist well known for her pencil drawings and hand-lettered signs. Throughout her life, she received many accolades for her artwork. She loved gardening, reading and was always up for a good debate. Michele cherished spending time with her beloved friends: Carol and Mike, Jay and Buff, Marilyn, Muriel, Rosa, and Suzie. Michele was preceded in death by her parents; her son, Lee Montgomery, and survived by her son, Eli Montgomery and his wife Michelle of Rocky Gap, VA; daughters, Ann Shimer of Mount Pleasant, SC; and Grace Montgomery of San Jose, CA; and grandchildren, Breana, Kira and Jacob. Michele will be missed by many; she touched many lives throughout the years. At a later point in time, a small memorial service will be held for family and close friends. In lieu of flowers, please plant a flower or tree in her memory to make the world a little more beautiful.