Harriet M. Stevens

1925 - 2023

Harriet M. Stevens, 98, of Morrisville, passed away on Monday, May 29, 2023 after a brief illness with family by her side at Oneida Health Hospital. She was born on April 5, 1925, in Baltimore, MD, a daughter of the late Joshua Tracey and Helen Linda (Rineer) Fenby. Harriet received a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Maryland. In February 1946, Harriet married Robert L. Stevens. For 53 years, they were married until his passing in spring of 1999. After moving to Morrisville, Harriet became a bookkeeper and teller at First Trust & Deposit Co (Key Bank). She later went on to teach English at Morrisville High School.Harriet enjoyed social clubs and activities such as her bridge clubs and senior trips. She created beautiful pieces of art with her cross stitches. She also enjoyed golfing at Barker Brook golf course, bowling and was a member of the Morrisville Book Club. She served as president of the Wednesday Club, where she earned an award for being the longest tenured member. In recent years, Harriet was a member of the Peterboro United Methodist Church, and in the summertime enjoyed attending the Welsh Church. Harriet was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother and will be greatly missed. She is survived by a daughter, Mary Linda Janus, of North Syracuse, NY; sons Robert 'Butch' (Lawrie) Stevens, of Hillsborough, NC, and Michael Stevens, of Elizabethtown, KY; five grandchildren, Suzanne (Shane) Confer of Port Charlotte, FL, Christopher (Jennifer) Janus, of Cicero, NY, Catherine (Jason) Thomas of Syracuse, NY, Robert Stevens of Durham, NC, and Kaitlyn Stevens, of Redwood City, CA. She is also survived by six great-grandchildren. Family would like to give special recognition to Penny and Chet Reeves for assisting Harriet to maintain her independence and continue to live at home. Friends and family are invited and may call at the Burgess & Tedesco Funeral Home, 31 Cedar St., Morrisville, NY, on Sunday, June 4, 2023 from 1-3 PM. Interment will be private at the convenience of the family. Donations in Harriet's memory may be made to the Smithfield Fire Department, 4581 Peterboro Rd., Morrisville, NY 13408, the Morrisville Fire Department, 50 Main St., Morrisville, NY 13408, or to the Morrisville Public Library, 83 Main St., Morrisville, NY 13408. To send a condolence online go to www.burgessandtedescofuneralhomes.com https://www.lastingmemories.com/harriet-m-stevens