Photo courtesy of Floyd Mortuary and Crematory Inc. - Lumberton
Lumberton, North Carolina
Oct 7, 1918 – May 15, 2019 (Age 100)
Mrs. Mary Ellen Allen Stephenson, age 100, of Lumberton, passed away Wednesday, May 15, 2019, at Wesley Pines Retirement Community in Lumberton. She was born on October 7, 1918, in Benson, NC to the late Seth Allen and the late Ella Jane Ivey Allen.
Along with her parents and eight brothers and sisters, she was also preceded in death by her two husbands, David Thomas Stephenson, Jr. and John Clayton Townsend.
She is survived by her children, Ella Catherine Stephenson Lanier of Valdez, AK and David Thomas Stephenson III of Lumberton, and nine beloved grandchildren and eleven beloved great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held on Sunday, May 19, 2019, at 3:00 PM at First Presbyterian Church of Lumberton with Rev. David Ruth and Rev. Eva Ruth officiating. Following the service, the family will visit with friends in the fellowship hall.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, ATTN: Relay for Life of Robeson County, 2202 Wrightsville Ave., Wilmington, NC 28403; or to Camp Monroe, 24501 Camp Monroe Rd., Laurel Hill, NC 28351; or to The Boys and Girls Homes of NC, 400 Flemington Dr., Lake Waccamaw, NC 28450.
Read MoreWe miss you so much Nanny...I think about you every day. I hope youre dancing and singing up a heavenly storm up there!
Patty Lanier
May 04, 2020 | Lower Lake, CA | Family
Mrs. Stephenson was a wonderful woman. I so enjoyed her when my Mom was at Wesley Pines. I worked for Tom and Hogan Teeter when I was 15 in the warehouse. Her son David taught my son to bass fish. May she rest in peace and I offer my prayers and love to her family.
Buddy Odom
May 31, 2019 | Bradenton Beach, FL
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Sheriff Burnis Wilkins
May 24, 2019 | Lumberton, NC
Mary was a friend of my Mother's (Hazel Smith) at Wesley Pines. I always enjoyed talking to Mary during my frequent visits to WP. Mary loved to be outside and soak in the sunshine. Later when Mother moved to skilled living, Mary would visit Mother...always with a big smile to brighten the day. May God provide comfort to her family!
Margo Foster
May 22, 2019 | Atlanta, GA | Acquaintance
Back in the early 70's I enjoyed working w/ your family at the "High Dollar market" warehouse here in Waycross. Your mother was one a kind and loved people. I know she in God hands now.
Terry Hansfotd
May 18, 2019 | Waycross, GA | Coworker
David, Ella Catherine, and the Stephenson family, The video was a wonderful tribute to Mary. I always enjoyed bringing the children to sing for her. She always loved to see them. With love and sympathy, Wanda Musselwhite
Wanda Musselwhite
May 17, 2019 | Wilmington, NC | Friend
David, thinking of you during this difficult time. Great memories of your mother. Our prayers are with you.
Frankie and Frankie Britt
May 17, 2019 | Lumberton, NC | Friend
We are so sorry to hear of Marys death. What a joy it was to know her! Of course, we had known Mary for many years, but our moving to Wesley Pines renewed our friendship and gave us the opportunity to enjoy her radiant smile and uplifting personality. I will never forget her wheeling down the hall in her motorized wheelchair, Assistant to the chaplain badge pinned to her lapel, headed to skilled nursing to spread sunshine! As long as she was able, she came to our writing class and recited...
Finley and Ruth Read
May 17, 2019 | Lumberton, NC | Friend