Anne Perry Stephens

Anne Perry Stephens

Anne Stephens Obituary

Published by W.S. Watkins & Son Funeral Home from Dec. 10 to Dec. 14, 2008.
STEPHENS, Anne Perry, 82, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 9, 2008. She is survived by a devoted daughter and son-in-law, Sheila Stephens-Robinson (Nelson); two sisters, Christine Nelson (Junius Sr.) and Mary Carolina; a sister-in-law, Juliette S. Hamilton; a brother-in-law, Ernest E. Stephens Jr. (Julette) of Washington, D.C.; a host of nieces, one devoted, Rita N. Johnson; nephews; great-nieces, one devoted, Leslie S. Johnson; great-nephews; an aunt, Alberta Hunter of New York; cousins and friends. The family will receive friends from 4 to 5 p.m. Sunday afternoon at W. S. Watkins & Son Funeral Home, 2700 North Ave. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, December 15 at Ebenezer Baptist Church, 216 W Leigh St., Rev. Levy Armwood Jr. officiating. Interment Riverview Cemetery.
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.

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December 30, 2008

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December 15, 2008

Estelle Baker, Estelle Smith & Family posted to the memorial.

December 15, 2008

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Amanda G Johnson

December 30, 2008

I pray that the grace and mercy that the Lord promises us, covers you and your family during this time. May you find comfort in the love and compassion of God and the angels He sends to surround you and your family. I love you.

Estelle Baker, Estelle Smith & Family

December 15, 2008

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Beverly Gibson

December 15, 2008

May you find peace and comfort in the Savior's loving arms during your time of bereavement. God bless and keep you. You and your mother were best friends. Cherish her memories.

Norma Jean Green

December 14, 2008

Shelia & Nelson may god be with you
You are in my prayers.

From the staff of W.S. Watkins & Son Funeral Home

December 14, 2008

We present this guestbook to you with deepest compassion and with our sincerest expression of sympathy.

Delores McCrea-Woolens

December 11, 2008

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Lee Peebles Bereavement Counselor

December 10, 2008

On behalf of all the staff at Bon Secours Hospice and Palliative Care we wish to extend to the friends and family our deepest sympathy and ongoing support. We hope and pray you will find peace with time. Please feel free to contact me anytime if I can be of help.

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