Devioune J. Mayim-Daviau, 57

PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Devioune J. Mayim-Daviau passed away July 15. Born in Fort Benning, Ga., she was the daughter of Ronald and the late Janet Daviau.

Devioune, an entrepreneur having owned multiple businesses in the past, was the proud owner of the award-winning Mister Sister Erotica on Wickenden Street in Providence. For her unwavering community support and generous spirit, she received the R.I. Spirit of Pride Award in 2012.

She is survived by her father Ronald Jospeh Daviau Sr.; sister Diane Marie Grano and her husband Gregorio; brothers Ronald Joseph Daviau Jr., David William Daviau, and Michael Joseph Daviau; nieces and nephews Joseph, Jainine, Joshua, Heather, Mark, Kailie and Mackenzie.

Devioune was passionate about giving back to the LGBTQ community she loved and felt so a part of.

Contributions in her memory may be made to Rhode Island Pride, P.O. Box 1082, Providence, R.I. 02901; AIDS Care Ocean State, 18 Parkis Ave., Providence, R.I. 02907 and/or AIDS Project R.I. c/o Family Service of Rhode Island, P.O. Box 6688, Providence, R.I. 02940.