Evelyn Joyce Stephens Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Evelyn Stephens, 74, of Pittsburg went to be with our Lord Jesus April, 15, 2014, after bravely battling Parkinson’s disease for several years. Long time residence of Quinton, she was born to the late Paul Peters and Isabell Trussell Peters on November 20, 1939 in the Russellville area near Quinton. Evelyn had two sisters, the late Betty Nunley of McAlester and Virginia Nation of Antlers, an aunt, Anna Mae Wrenn and lots of cousins, nieces and nephews in Oklahoma and Tennessee. Evelyn was a very loving and devoted mother to her children, Ricky Stephens of Quinton, Teresa Brown of Pittsburg, and Gayla Adcock of Pittsburg, Carla Vance and family of Kinta. She is also survived by six grandchildren: Greg Stephens, Amanda Stephens, Jason Brown, Vanessa Brown, Larissa Adcock and Caitlyn Adcock; five great-granchildren: Keaton Stephens, Jordan Stephens, Zach Stephens, Brooklyn Davis, and Leeana Adcock. She worked for the Army Ammunition Plant for over twenty-three years as an Explosive Operator Work Inspector and Production Operations Director. She was known to have strong traits of dedication and loyalty to her work, family and friends. Graveside services will be at Palestine Cemetery in Russellville with Reverend Luther Brown officiating. Funeral arrangements under the direction of King and Shearwood Funeral Home of Stigler. Pallbearers will include Bill McKee, Gary Mckee, Tommy McKee, Jason Brown, Leon Stephens,Timmy Stephens. Honorary Pallbearers are Gregory Stephens, Ellis Stephens, Darrell Stephens. The family would like to extend a heartfelt “Thank you” to Shelly Diehl and the staff at Heartland Hospice for all of their special care provided to Evelyn and her family during this difficult time.

Evelyn Joyce Stephens

November 20, 1939 - April 15, 2014