Eweather Joyce Stephens
July 24, 1926 ~ March 8, 2017
Eweather Joyce Stephens, 90, Mooresville, passed away March 8, 2017. Mrs. Stephens was born July 24, 1926, in Mississippi, to the late Elvy and Carrie Belle (Jones) Hickman.
A longtime member of the Mooresville First United Methodist Church, she was also active in the Asbury Circle. She and Mr. Stephens were the leaders of MYF, Methodist Youth Fellowship at church for many years. They also enjoyed traveling together. She was a member of the Mooresville VFW Ladies’ Auxiliary. Mrs. Stephens was an avid gardener, accomplished seamstress, and wonderful cook. She retired from Newcomer Lumber Company in 1988. Above all, she loved to spend time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She will be fondly remembered by a loving family and many friends.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Stephens was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Raymond Joseph Stephens; two brothers, Bill and John Hickman; sister, Floy Hartel.
Survivors include her daughters, Nancy K. Maish of Mooresville and Marti Salerni (LeRoy) of Bradenton, Florida; sister, Evelyn Howe of Indianapolis, Linda Winkler of Missouri, and Dorothy Merrill of Mississippi; six grandchildren; eleven great grandchildren.
Friends and family will gather on Sunday, March 12, 2017, 2 to 5 p.m., in the chapel at
Carlisle – Branson Funeral Service & Crematory, Mooresville. The funeral service will begin at 10 a.m., Monday, March 13, 2017, in the First United Methodist Church. Rev. Dennis Payton will officiate, and burial will be in the Mooresville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Churches in Mission. Visit www.CarlisleBranson.com to share a favorite memory or to sign the online guest registry.
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She was a wonderful lady. Awesome chef and loved her family. I am proud to have known her!! RIH sweet lady. You will be sadly missed but NEVER forgotten!! Prayers, hugs and much love to your family!!!
The Stephens house was my second home and second family while growing up. Mrs Stephens, as I referred to your Mom, gave me good advise at times. She also introduced me to Italian food as I was there quite often for dinner. Fond memories of our trip to Italy with our Moms. I am sorry for the loss you are experiencing and pray you are comforted by the love and caring of your family and friends.
Alice
I still and will always have fond memories of Mrs. Stephens. From our affiliation at First Methodist Church, to our personal friendship as the mother of my dear friend Marty.
A gentle, loving and giving soul, she lived and shared a good life. She is loved by all who were blessed to know her.
My love and prayers to the entire family.
Larry Gajderowicz
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