Claudia Darlene Stevens

Claudia Darlene Stevens obituary, Rossville, GA

Claudia Darlene Stevens

Claudia Stevens Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Ryan Funeral Home and Crematory on Dec. 22, 2025.
Claudia Darlene Stevens, 59, of Rossville, GA, passed away on Monday, December 22, 2025 at her residence.

She was born on April 30, 1966 in LaFayette, GA to Buddy & JoAnn Gholston Hicks and attended Lookout Valley High School. Darlene was employed at Chattem Drugs for several years and attended Kelly's Ferry Church of God. She was preceded in death by her father, Buddy Hicks.

Survivors include her mother, JoAnn Hicks; daughters, Brooke (Kevin) Surrett of LaFayette, GA, & Ashley (Zane) Campbell of Wildwood, GA; son, Leland Crane; grandchildren, Kenzie Mason, & Devin Surrett, Addison McLoughlin & Eden Campbell; brothers, Tony & Mike Hicks; fiance', Talmage Crane;

Graveside services will be held on Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. at Hooker Cemetery with Rev. Bruce Edwards officiating. Online condolences may be shared at ryanfuneralhome.net.

Arrangements are under the care of Ryan Funeral Home & Crematory, Trenton, GA.

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Ryan Funeral Home and Crematory

11415 S Main St PO Box 506, Trenton, GA 30752

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