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LELA STEVENS Obituary
Middletown, NY
Lela Elizabeth Stevens, a lifelong resident of the area, died Wednesday, June 2, 2010 at Park Manor in Middletown. She was 97.
The daughter of Clifford and Gertrude Stewart Brodt, she was born June 11, 1912 in Goshen.
Lela was a former Licensed Practical Nurse at the Middletown Sanitarium, and a clerk at the Orange County Community College Bookstore for 25 years. She was a member and sabbath school teacher at the Seventh-Day Adventist Church in Middletown, and a member of the Puritan Guild of the First Congregational Church in Middletown.
She was the widow of Edward E. Stevens. Survivors include her daughter-in-law, Judy Stevens of Fox Lake, IL; seven grandchildren, several great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents and husband, Lela is predeceased by her son, William Stevens; two daughters, Barbara Wagner and Patricia LaRue; her sister, Daloris Morgan and her brother, Claude Brodt.
Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 p.m., Sunday, June 6, at the Cornelius, Dodd & Connell, Inc. Funeral Home, 26 Grove St., Middletown.
Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, June 7, at the funeral home. Burial will be in Wallkill Cemetery, Phillipsburg.
Arrangements are entrusted to Cornelius, Dodd & Connell, Inc. Funeral Home; 845-343-2142 or www.connellfuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for LELA STEVENS
Gary Kinne
June 6, 2010
Michelle....so sorry to hear of your loss. My prayers are with you and your family. Hope you are doing well.
Judy Stevens
June 5, 2010
My Mother in law was a very special lady. Only got to see her for a week every year for 24 years, because we lived so far away. She always had a big pot of Mostacholi waiting for us when we pulled in her driveway after the long drive . She never let us drink or smoke in her house ( when we did that) only in her back porch, but she was out there with us most of the time to see what we were doing. She was always busy doing things or helping other people. She will be missed by all. Love you . You are up there with your husband and your kids, Barb, Pat and my Bill.
Mom Stevens and Bill
Judy Stevens
June 5, 2010
Mom Stevens and Bill
June 5, 2010
Mom and Bill
June 5, 2010
Judy, Regina, Bill and Mom (Lela) and Joy and Regina
June 5, 2010
Bill, Judy and Mom (Lela ) 1983
June 5, 2010
Regina Stevens Jones
June 4, 2010
I was very blessed to have a wonderful and special Grandmother! It was unfortunate that I lived so far away and didn't have the opprotunity to spend near enough time with her. My holiday and summer visits with her were very special to me, and I have only the fondest memories of our times together. I have already missed her for so long. My children missed out on really knowing just how special she was. I will forever hold her dear in my heart. I find peace in thinking of her reuion with her children, my Dad, Aunt Pat, and Aunt Barbara. They are all together agian! With all my love, Regina
Irene Whiteman
June 4, 2010
When I first met Mrs. Stevens, it was only as Michelle's grandmother. However, when I returned to Middletown as an adult, I was able to get to know her much better. She was funny, always supportive, and I know she will be missed! My prayers and thoughts are with you.
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