La Verne B. Stephens, 84, of Russell Springs, KY passed away on Saturday, July 24, 2021 at Fair Oaks Nursing Facility in Jamestown. La Verne was born on February 6, 1937 in the Webbs Crossroads community of Russell County, daughter of the late Oris and Agnes Smith Beane.
She retired after 22 years of teaching Special Education at Russell Springs Elementary School. La Verne loved the outdoors and in warm weather, would be found outside tending a garden, working in flowers or pulling weeds. She was an animal lover, and was especially fond of her cats. La Verne was an avid reader and enjoyed working her crossword puzzles.
She is survived by her sons: Richard (and Debbie) Stephens of Jamestown, Lanny Stephens of Russell Springs, and Kyle (and Judy) Stephens of Russell Springs; her daughters: Shannon (and Norm) Biller of Lexington, and Deidre (and Steve) Richardson, of Russell Springs; her grandchildren: Ryan (and Sara), Kynna, Keli (and Jeremy), Jonn, Khari, Seth and Samantha (and Ben); and several great-grandchildren.
Along with her parents, La Verne is preceded in death by her husband, Urias “Deedle” Stephens, Jr., who passed away on Saturday, July 12, 2014; and her sister, Marlene Smith.
Funeral service: 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 27, 2021 at Bernard Funeral Home with Bro. Carroll Egnew officiating
Burial: Mount Calvary Cemetery
Visitation: Monday, July 26, 2021 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Bernard Funeral Home and after 8:00 a.m., Tuesdy
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of Lake Cumberland, 100 Parkway Drive, Somerset, KY 42503.
La Verne B. Stephens’ arrangements are entrusted to Bernard Funeral Home. An online guestbook is available at www.bernardfuneralhome.com.
