Joetta M. Stevenson

Joetta M. Stevenson obituary, Benton, KY

Joetta M. Stevenson

Joetta Stevenson Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Collier Funeral Home - Benton on Oct. 1, 2025.

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Joetta M. Stevenson, 91 of Benton, Kentucky passed away on Monday, July 29, 2025 at Calvert City Convalescent Center in Calvert City, Kentucky.
Joetta was born in Shady Grove, Kentucky on February 10, 1934 to the late Ed McIntosh and Mamie Waldrop McIntosh. She was a member of Altona Missionary Baptist Church.
She is survived by her sons; William "Buzz" Stevenson (Nora) of Benton, KY, Harris Stevenson (Faye) of Benton, KY and Elvis Stevenson of Calvert City, KY; daughters, Melva Pace (Danny) of Benton, KY and Dora Brindley of Ledbetter, KY; sister, Flora Mae Clerkin of Clarksville, TN; 9 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 49 years, Melvin Harris Stevenson; brothers, Paul McIntosh, J.C. McIntosh, David McIntosh and Wendell McIntosh and sister, Katherine Davis.
A funeral service will be held on Friday, August 1, 2025 at 11:00 am at Collier Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Roger Rice officiating.
Burial will follow at Fooks Cemetery.
Visitation will be on Friday, August 1, 2025 from 10:00 am until 11:00 am at Collier Funeral Home located at 211 West 5th Street Benton, KY 42025. 270-527-3141.
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