Geneva Stephens, 90, of Russell Springs, KY passed away on Friday, May 13, 2022 at Russell County Hospital. She was born September 26, 1931 in Russell County, a daughter of the late Adeline and Maude Perkins Sullivan.
She worked many years as a cook in the Russell County School System. Geneva was a member of Concord Wesleyan Church. She loved to go to church and was considered a Prayer Warrior for many. Geneva was known as being a Good Samaritan in her community. She enjoyed gardening and canning and loved to cook for her family. She loved to piece quilts. Her family thought of her as the best wife and mother anyone could ask for.
SURVIVORS:
1 son: Eddie Lee (Judy Mae) Stephens of Jamestown, KY
2 daughters: Diane Meece of Russell Springs, KY and Betty (Steve) Williams of Jamestown, KY
6 grandchildren: Timothy Lee Stephens, Jason Stephens, David (Katie) Meece, Teresa Meece Popplewell, Holly (Josh) Pierce and Julie Williams
2 great-grandchildren: Haylyn Pierce and Ashlyn Pierce
Along with her parents, Geneva was preceded in death by her husband, Luther Stephens, who passed away on December 25, 2012; her granddaughter, Hannah Williams; her son-in-law, Wayne Meece; and 3 sisters: Della George, Ethel Miller and Reba Abner.
Funeral service: Monday, May 16, 2022 at 3:00pmCT at Bernard Funeral Home with Bro. Ronnie Hamilton and Pastor Steve Sandefur officiating
Interment: Pine Grove Separate Baptist Church Cemetery in Sunshine
Visitation: After 1:00 p.m. on Monday
Active pallbearers: Jason Stephens, Timothy Stephens, Steve Williams, Josh Pierce, Greg Cox and Ronnie Cox.
Honorary Pallbearer: David Meece
The arrangements are entrusted to Bernard Funeral Home. An online guestbook is available at www.bernardfuneralhome.com.
