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1918
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2019
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MARY STEPHENSON Obituary
MARY ELLEN ALLEN STEPHENSON
LUMBERTON — Mrs. Mary Ellen Allen Stephenson, 100, of Lumberton, passed away Wednesday, May 15, 2019, at Wesley Pines Retirement Community in Lumberton.
She was born on Oc. 7, 1918, in Benson, N.C., 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, ARK, and David Thomas Stephenson III of Lumberton; nine beloved grandchildren; and 11 beloved great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held on Sunday, May 19, 2019, at 3 p.m. 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, N.C., 28403; or to Camp Monroe, 24501 Camp Monroe Road, Laurel Hill, N.C., 28351; or to The Boys and Girls Homes of NC, 400 Flemington Drive, Lake Waccamaw, N.C., 28450.
Online condolences may be made by visiting www.FloydMortuary.net.
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Memories and Condolences
for MARY STEPHENSON
Patty Lanier
May 4, 2020
We miss you so much Nanny...I think about you every day. I hope youre dancing and singing up a heavenly storm up there!
Buddy Odom
May 31, 2019
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.
Margo Foster
May 22, 2019
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!
Terry Hansfotd
May 18, 2019
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.
Wanda Musselwhite
May 17, 2019
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
Frankie and Frankie Britt
May 17, 2019
David, thinking of you during this difficult time. Great memories of your mother. Our prayers are with you.
Finley and Ruth Read
May 17, 2019
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 poetry, much of it her own creation, and told amazing stories from her growing up years. How we will miss her! We send our love, sympathy,and prayers to all the family.
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