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Nancy Stephens Obituary
Abilene
Nancy Bernice Stephens, 80, of Abilene passed away Sunday, June 7, 2015 in Abilene.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, June 13, at 11:30 AM at King Solomon Baptist Church, 1050 Minda St. Abilene, TX 79602. Burial will follow at Abilene City Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10:00 to 11:00 AM at the Church prior to the service.
Nancy was born on January 30, 1935 in Evergreen, Alabama to the late James E. Brown and Mary Ann Dailey Brown. She married Willie James Stephens Sr. in Rule, TX in 1954. He preceded her in death in October of 1967. Nancy worked as a Teacher for over 30 years in elementary and Jr High education until her retirement. She was a member of King Solomon Baptist Church and loved to sing in the Church choir. Nancy enjoyed helping people and tending to her flowers. She was a closet Lakers fan.
Nancy was preceded in death by daughter, Patricia Ann Wiley; Son, Willie Stephens Jr; brothers, Edward Brown and Wilton Brown.
Nancy is survived by her sons, Jimmy Stephens, Jeffery Stephens; daughter in-law, Stacey Stephens; grandchildren, Lacreasia Stephens-Holloway and husband John, Willie James Stephens III; 3 Great Grandchildren, Zariyah, Zayzion and Zavante Holloway; brothers, Johnny Brown and wife Betty, Roddy Brown, James "Bustard" Brown and wife Deborah; sisters, Lizetta Brown, Ida Brown, Pinky Mitchell, Delores Barber, Catherine Beasley; host of aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.
Special thanks to Hendrick Hospital Staff and members of King Solomon Baptist Church for their love and support.
Online condolences and memories may be shared with the family at www.elmwoodfuneral.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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Telisha Berck
June 15, 2015
You will be missed my sweet friend.
Juanita Peoples
June 13, 2015
Ida and family,
May the memories that mean the most to you live forever in your heart. In your time of sorrow may it ease your pain to know that others are thinking of you.
Jacqueline Louis
June 12, 2015
If I had a flower for every time I received a smile from Ms. Nancy I would have a beautiful rose garden ! I remember Nancy and her beautiful smile . As a kid growing up in Rule , Texas and as a teen after moving to Abilene . Each encounter was so special ! Always offering pleasant conversation , genuine care and concern . To the Brown family know that God makes no mistakes . Often times we seem to not understand but as the days continue , you will be okay .
Stay encouraging to each other and hold on to yester years . My memories of all of the family are wonderful ! Mother Brown , Buddy , Mr . Slim and even the younger ones . Pinky from Hendricks , with her warm consoling spirit . Thank you for your gracefulness . Stay strong and know that we are praying for you all .My parents were Robert and Jewell Louis .
With warmest regards ,
Jacqueline ' Jakki ' Louis
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