Lisa R Stephens

Lisa R. (Jones) Stephens, age 55, of Rural Knoxville, Illinois died at 12:49 AM on February 19, 2026 at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria, Illinois surrounded by her family.

She was born on December 16, 1970 in Galesburg, Illinois the daughter of David and Audrey "Kay" (Vancil) Jones. In her early years she attended ROWVA, before attending and graduating from Galesburg High School in 1989. She married Shawn L. Stephens on November 22, 1988 in Burlington, Iowa.

Surviving is her husband, Shawn Stephens of Knoxville, Illinois; daughter Amber Stephens of Galesburg, Illinois; son David (Kayla) Stephens of Abingdon, Illinois; grandchildren; Kenneth, Kennedy, and Kennan Stephens, Austin Qualls and Nicole Crawford; brothers, Lee Olson of Galesburg, Illinois and Shannon (Jamie) Jones of Oneida, Illinois; as well as many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by parents; David Jones and Audrey "Kay" Brunning; and one brother Marcus Jones

Lisa worked as a baker, cook, manager and chef for many years in the Knox County area. In her free time, she enjoyed hunting for mushrooms, kayaking, crafting, and repurposing furniture. She had a big heart and was very giving and considered many to be family, being known as "Aunt Lisa".

A funeral service will be held at 11:30 AM on Thursday, February 26, 2026, with a visitation one-hour prior at 10:30 AM at the Hurd-Hendricks Funeral Homes & Crematory in Knoxville, Illinois, with Rev. Jim Epperson officiating. Memorials may be made to Gift of Hope. On-line condolences or expressions of sympathy may be made through www.hurd-hendricksfuneralhomes.com