M. Jean Stephens Hubbard, 86, of Russell Springs, KY passed away Saturday, October 31, 2026 at her home. She was born on February 9, 1940 in Jamestown, KY, the daughter of the late Clarence and Geneva Stearns Thomas.
Jean was a tobacco farmer in her younger years, later becoming an Avon sales representative and working in the florist industry, before eventually becoming a licensed realtor. She was a devoted, loving mother and grandmother. Jean was of the Pentecostal faith and enjoyed attending church when she was able.
SURVIVORS:
1 son: Richard (and Deana) Stephens of Russell Springs
1 daughter: Sandy Radford of Jamestown
Daughter-in-law: Julie Stephens
2 stepdaughters: Jennifer (and Joe) Perkinson and Stephanie Purvis, both of Indianapolis
Sister-in-law: Alberta Thomas of Russell Springs
9 grandchildren: Jeremy (and Tammy) Radford of Russell Springs, Lori (and James) Gray of Jamestown, Mandy (and Brian) Withers of Russell Springs, Adam Stephens of Indianapolis, Falisha Willis of Louisville, Keirstan Goodin of Jacksonville, North Carolina, Kayleigh (and Cody) Lawson of South Korea, Kaitlynn Bronson (and Harley Wilson) of Nancy, and Jonathan (Maria) Bronson of Columbia
11 great-grandchildren: Hunter, Haley, Ryleigh, Peyton, Mason, Bailey, Lillie, David, Alex, Arya, Jaiden
2 special great-grandchildren (who helped take care of Gran): Jason & Jesse
1 great-great-grandchild: Margo Darnell
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur Hubbard; one son, Timmy Ray Stephens; a son-in-law, Wayne Radford; and four brothers and four sisters.
Funeral Service: Monday, November 2, 2026 at 1:00pmCT at Bernard Ridge Church of God with Bro. Eric Richardson and Bro. Brayden Smith officiating
Burial: Bernard Ridge Cemetery
Visitation: After 10:00amCT on Monday at Bernard Ridge Church of God
Pallbearers: Jeremy Radford, Hunter Gray, James Gray, Brian Withers, Mason Withers, and Collin Darnell
Bernard Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
