Linda W. Stephens

Linda W. Stephens obituary

Linda W. Stephens

Linda Stephens Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Higgins Funeral Home at Hunter-Allen-Myhand on Sep. 19, 2025.

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Mrs. Linda W. Stephens, 77, of LaGrange, GA passed away Friday, July 25, 2025 at Wellstar West Georgia Medical Center, LaGrange, GA.

Mrs. Stephens was born December 10, 1947 in Wytheville, VA, daughter of Vivian Wolford Worton and the late William S. Worton. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by a son, Abe Stephens, Jr.

Mrs. Stephens is survived by her daugher, Dana McKeehan (David); sons, Benjamin S. Stephens and Lucas A. Stephens; mother, Alice Vivian Wolford Worton; grandchildren, Michael Atkinson, Meagan Teall, Jared Stephens, Jordan Stephens, and Veyda Stephens; great grandchildren, Caleb, Hanley, and Samantha; sisters, Sharon Hayes and Vickie Phares; and several nieces and nephews.

A Celebration of Life for Linda W. Stephens will be held on Saturday, August 16th at 11:00am at Hillcrest Methodist Church, 3439 Robert Hayes Rd. Hogansville, Ga 30230. The gathering of family and friends will follow the service in the fellowship hall.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hillcrest Methodist Church.

Higgins Funeral Home at Hunter Allen Myhand, 506 Hill Street, LaGrange, GA 30241 706-884-5626.

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