Willie Bernice Stephens

Willie Bernice Stephens obituary

Willie Bernice Stephens

Willie Stephens Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by W.T. Wilson Funeral Chapel - Rainsville on Aug. 25, 2025.

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Willie Bernice Stephens

Spouse: James Boyd Stephens (deceased)

Daughters: Sarah S. Mcglaughn

Sons: Ronald Boyd Stephens, Phillip Dale Stephens (Garlene), Michael Dean Stephens (Sondra)

Parents: Sarah Idell Frith (deceased), George Frith (deceased)

Sisters: 2 (deceased)

Brothers: 6 (deceased)

Grandchildren: Regina Plotner, Jeffrey Stephens, Scott Stephens, Thom Stephens, Michelle Stephens-Watson, LeAnn Stephens, Michael Stephens, Hephzibah Hull, Schiphrah Crandall, Zedekiah Hull Stephens, Kenneth Mcglaughn, Kimberly Felts, Deana Hinkle, Joey Stephens, Bonnie Ragan, Gabriel Phillips

Great Grandchildren: 23

Grandparents:

Preceded in death by: James Boyd Stephens, Sarah Idell Frith, George Frith

Other information: Bernice was a strong woman who was the backbone of her family. She was a devoted wife and cherished mom, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother. Her household was always full of love and sweet memories that brought the family hope and togetherness through the good times and the bad. Bernice was known for her warm hospitality and her famous homemade biscuits that soothed the soul. She touched countless lives with her wisdom, laughter, and unconditional love. She lived 96 incredible years, and still kept everyone in line to the very end. Her life was a blessing to all. Bernice's memory will live on in the many lives she touched- a guided hand from an angel from above.

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