Sammie Stevens Church Obituary

EFLAND - Sammie Stevens Church, 74, of 6918 High Rock Road, was called home to her heavenly father Saturday, August 30, 2014 at the Alamance/Caswell Hospice Home. She was a homemaker and day care provider for many children. She was loved by all.
She is survived by her husband, of 56 years, Alton Willard Church. Three sons, Randy A. Church of Efland, Rory A. Church (Millie) of Graham, Roland S. Church (Jeri) of Mebane; two daughters, Sheronda "Renee" Bernal (Tony) of Cedar Grove, Robyn C. Riffe (Jeremy) of Efland; 12 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren; sister Dicia Houck; two brothers, John "Wade" Stevens, Rhonda Stevens all of West Jefferson NC.
She is preceded in death by parents Raleigh and Octavia Greer Stevens, son Ricky A. Church, granddaughter Alaina Bernal, 4 sisters and 1 brother.
Family will receive friends and loved ones at 11 am at Swepsonville Baptist Church in Swepsonville NC on Tuesday September 2, 2014. Funeral to follow with burial at Oakwood Cemetery in Mebane. In lieu of flowers make donations to American Association of Diabetes and/or a charity of your choice.

Published by TheTimesNews.com from Aug. 30 to Aug. 31, 2014.
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I am so sorry to hear about your loss. She was a sweet and caring person who will be missed by family and friends. My prayers are with you at this time.

Trisha Lynch

September 3, 2014

Sorry for the lost of your mom God Bless you and your family

Larry Broach

September 2, 2014

Alton and family. I've known your family for a long time through your working with Daddy and Sammie's tending to my oldest daughter who is now 45 years old. I remember how kind and sweet and loving she was. Keep all those good memories that were made during your years together.

Donna Simmons

September 1, 2014

Sorry for your loss! Granny will be missed! Love Marie, Brittani, and Jaymi

Marie Champion

September 1, 2014

Alton and family, may all your wonderful memories for so many years give comfort for you and you family. May God wrap you and your family in his tender loving arms during this sad time. With my deepest sympathy and love to you all.

Joyce Loy

August 31, 2014

So sorry for your loss my prayers are with your family

Richard Love

August 31, 2014

Alton and family, we are so said to hear of Sammies passing. We really know what a special person she was. When she looked after my children, Rhonda and Rocky, she always treated them like family. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.

Sue Self

August 31, 2014

Alton and family we are sorry to hear of the loss of SAMMIE.You and your family our in our thoughts and prayers.Love Rhonda and Goley

Goley Garrett

August 31, 2014

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