Sarah Louise DeVos

Sarah Louise DeVos was born February 12, 1976, in Cape May Courthouse, New Jersey, to William and Sandra DeVos. She leaves behind her parents, sister (Sharon), brother (Mark), two nephews (Isaiah and Rashon), two great-nieces (Ariana and Makenna), as well as aunts, uncles, cousins, and the many friend's children who also considered her their Auntie Sarah. She also leaves behind an eclectic group of friends and acquaintances from around the globe who loved and adored her for the beautiful, creative, compassionate, stylish, and loving person she was.

Sarah was raised in both Cape May and Carlisle, PA. After graduating from Carlisle High School in 1994, she moved to Philadelphia. She self-funded her education at Moore College of Art and Design, obtained a degree in graphic design, and made lifelong friends. During college, Sarah worked as a valet for the Rittenhouse Hotel, which was an ideal position for someone who loved stylish cars. She also worked at Shampoo during college, one of the most well-known nightclubs in Philly during the nineties, which allowed her to enjoy the things she loved - fashion, music, and people.

Sarah took her degree and talents to every agency she worked for, most recently Free People in Philadelphia. She also took on many freelance gigs throughout her career, during which she created some award-winning chalkboard illustrations for special events and friends' weddings and logos for businesses. She also displayed her artwork in Old City on First Fridays.

In addition to being a talented artist, Sarah loved music and fashion. She could easily dance all night in three-inch heels and often sent her friends CD mixes of her favorite songs. When other people saw clutter at a discount clothing store, Sarah saw an opportunity. She could create the most unique and stylish outfits from any discount clothing store.

Sarah also loved meeting people, hearing their stories, and talking with them about their adventures. She used those skills throughout her travels, including visits to Paris, Italy, Prague, London, Mexico, and the places in the US.

Sarah loved taking walks and looking at architecture. If you ever spent time with her in her beloved Philly, she would share this passion with you. Sarah was observant and would point out all the details in the ornately decorated buildings as you walked past them. And she usually had a story about all of them because she had no qualms about walking up to someone outside of these buildings and asking to tour them. Most of the time, people obliged her whims, happy to share their places with her appreciative eyes. 

She never owned a car during her time in Philadelphia but mastered the public transit system like she had been riding it her whole life. Also, you would see her gracefully navigating through the heavy Philadelphia traffic on rollerblades or a bike like it was an Olympic sport.

From her childhood friends to those she made at Moore College of Art and Design, the strangers she turned into friendships, and all the furry creatures she loved, everyone she met would be forever changed by her presence. She will be missed dearly by all that knew her.

Services will be held at Daybreak Church, 321 Gettysburg Pike, Mechanicsburg, PA, on Thursday, December 1, 2022, at 11:00 am. Visitation will be held for an hour before, at 10:00 am. There will be space available at the church if people want to stay afterward and share further remembrances.

Sarah's portfolio can be viewed at http://www.thedutchfox.com. 

To honor Sarah's spirit, the family asks that you reach out to the person you love who needs to know they are loved. Or donations can be made in her name to https://nami.org, https://www.furryfriendsnetwork.org/donate, or any other organization that contributes to the arts, mental health, or animal rescues. 

Arrangements are being handled by Hollinger Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc., Mt. Holly Springs. Visit www.HollingerFuneralHome.com to offer condolences to the family.