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Ada Elizabeth Sligh Stevenson

Ada Elizabeth Sligh Stevenson obituary

Ada Stevenson Obituary

Stevenson Ada Elizabeth "Bettye" Sligh Stevenson, September 25, 1942 - April 4, 2013. Age 70. Born in Asheville, NC to Gilbert Sr. and Mary Sligh. Formerly married to Claude Stevenson, Jr. A graduate of Capital University. She was a life-long educator working for Child Development Council of Franklin County Head Start and Columbus City Schools (Latchkey). Committed to enriching children's lives, she founded Rainbow Summer Camp at Broad St. Presbyterian Church in 1978 and for more than 45 years volunteered hundreds of hours with various community agencies including FirstLink where she assisted grandparents raising grandchildren. Ada was a devoted daughter, mother, sister, and friend who will be truly missed. Left to cherish her memory is her mother, Mary Sligh; daughter, Terree Stevenson; sons, Sean Stevenson and MarShon Gripper; grandchildren, Shante Stevenson and Terin Miller; sisters, Gail (Robert) Petty and Mary Louise (Jesse) Siler; and a host of family and friends. Celebration of Life Service will be held on 11 a.m. Saturday, April 13, 2013 at Mount Hermon Missionary Baptist Church, 2283 Sunbury Road. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the James Cancer Hospital, Wexner Medical Center at The Ohio State University. To sign online memory book, visit www.diehl-whittaker.com/obits

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Apr. 10 to Apr. 11, 2013.

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Sharon Lakey

August 6, 2013

I have only recently heard of Ada's passing. While I knew her only briefly,
I loved Ada like a sister. She was an
exceptional person, and I feel the world is poorer for her loss.

April 22, 2013

Terree,
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Ada. I've known her a long time, from when I worked as Social Worker with her at Broad Street HS and sending my children to Rainbow. She was wonderful to work with! I remember her sense of humor and smile.My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Janice Davis

Carol (Briggs) Hovey

April 15, 2013

What a beautiful picture of my lifelong friend, Betty. This smile is as big as her heart and as broad as the warmth of her kindness. Her life will continue through her family and many friends.

LaFredia Brown, Earle, Morris

April 15, 2013

To:The Stevenson and Sligh Family, Wishing the Family comfort and hope surrounded by God's blessing and warmth of His love. May God comfort your heart, ease your sorrow and bring you peace.

Myrissa Ferguson

April 12, 2013

Terree,

We are so sorry to hear of the loss of Ms. Ada. She was a beautiful woman and you helped to make her last days both meaningful, and fulfilling. Know that Charles and I are thinking of you often! Our prayer is that the Lord would give you peace during such a difficult time. We pray that the Lord will allow the memories you have shared with her to be healing thoughts, and smiles until you are together again in eternity. I know that she loved you very much and is smiling down on you now as you go on to become all that your heart can dream of!

We Love you!

Myrissa & Charles

Dolores & Paul Goodwin

April 11, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Mozelle Allen

April 11, 2013

To: Teree
I was so sorry to hear about the loss of your precious mother Ada.We worked together many years ago and also at CDCFC before I retired in 2011. I hope that the good memories will be a comfort to you while you grieve the loss. Know that I'm keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. Ada will truly be missed by me and the world of families and children. Much love to you and your family.

Joyce Green

April 11, 2013

Precious memories Ada was a wonderful friend always .
May the lord bless and keep you as you
celebrate her life during this time of sorrow

Joyce Green

April 11, 2013

She was a champion for the kids. A legacy indeed. Rest now Ada.

Jon Moorehead

Carolyn Hayes

April 11, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Nicole Hudson

April 11, 2013

May God be with you and comfort you with such a great loss. Ada was such a caring and gracious woman. She has helped me and my family in times of need and despair. Her memory and the life lessons she has taught me will forever remain in my heart. May God bring you peace. Amen

Jerry Scott

April 11, 2013

CDCFC and Columbus have lost a wonderful champion for the rights of young children and families. Ada will be missed.

Gloria Watson

April 11, 2013

The Lord is our shepherd,
He restoreth our soul.

Teree, It was a joy and Blessing knowing and working with your mother,she will truely be miss.

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Reina Sims

April 10, 2013

Terree, I am truly thankful to your mother for the work she has done. She directly enriched my life. Rainbow, and your mother will forever live in my heart. Know that I am praying for your family's comfort and peace. Reina

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