Virginia Gay Stevens, 84, of Russell Springs, KY passed away on Monday, July 14, 2025 at Russell County Hospital. She was born on January 20, 1941 in McQueary County, KY, a daughter of the late Earl and Grace Hines Shepherd.
Jenny was a talented seamstress; previously a factory worker at Fruit of the Loom, as well as a small business owner, making custom boat covers. She had great love for her family, her dog Tobie, and for fishing, when she was able to.
SURVIVORS:
Her husband of 47 years: Paul Stevens
1 stepson: Ed Stevens
Nephews: Mike, Gary, Jeff, and Earl Shepherd
Niece: Susan Marlow
In addition to her parents, Jenny was preceded in death by her son, Randall Matthews; her brothers: Tab, Munk, Johnny, and Randolph “Ran” Shepherd; her sister, Corennia “Tina” Johnson; a niece, Leah Wilson; and a nephew, Mitchell Marlow.
Graveside Service: Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 1:00pmCT at Lakeside Memorial Gardens with Bro. Rick Stump officiating
Bernard Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements. An online guestbook is available at www.bernardfuneralhome.com.







