Marjorie Gibson Stephens

STEPHENS, Marjorie Gibson, 85, of Tampa, beloved wife and mother, passed away December 13, 2006. She was born in Port Tampa City, Fla., March 25, 1921. She was a graduate of Plant City High School. She worked for and adored Maas Brother's Department Store, and even represented them on their float in the Gaspirilla parade. She was a loyal Tampa native, who enjoyed all that the city had to offer, including the Tampa Theater, and one of her favorite eateries, Goody Goody Burger Restaurant. As an involved member of her community, she belonged to the National Association for Uniformed Services, which is the Society of Military Widows. For more than 20 years, she generously volunteered her time to the MacDill Air Force Base Hospital at the information desk, where she was very much appreciated. She was a loving wife to her husband of 55 years, Lt. Colonal Howard A. Stephens, who preceded her in death. She was also the devoted mother of her three daughters, Stephanie Stephens and her husband, Stephen M. Gans, Marjorie Gibson Stephens Jr. and Minda April Stephens. Mrs. Stephens was also a dedicated grandmother to both Alana Abra Gans and Sabrina Aquilla Gans. Because of her deep affection for dolphins which she swam with as a young girl in Tampa Bay, the family asks that contributions be made to "Save The Dolphins," in her name The address is available from the funeral home. Memorial service to be conducted 2 p.m. Monday, December 18, 2006, at Brewer and Sons South Tampa Chapel.