LARUE — Wilma Ruby Stephens, age 91, of LaRue, went to be with the Lord on Saturday July 8, 2006, at 8:35 a.m. at the home of her grandson, Brian Roshon, with whom she resided.
She was bom Dec. 26,1914, in Guernsey County, Cambridge, to the late Alex and Grace (Fogle) Bailey. On Aug. 21,1934, she married Oliver E. Stephens and he preceded her in death on May 8,1980.
She is survived by a niece, Ray Ann (Cecil) Patterson of Tennessee; and nephews David and Alfred Anderson of Belle-fontaine; a son, Arthur Edwin (Donna) Stephens of Marion; son-in-law Glenn Dale Roshon of LaRue; six grandchildren, Carol Sue (Larry) Weaver of LaRue, Michael Roshon, Rose (Lester) Saunders, Stephen (Pam) Roshon, all three of New Bloomington, Linda (Steve) Price and Brian (Kristin) Roshon, both of LaRue; many great-grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews and many special friends.
She was preceded in death by three daughters, Margaret Mc-Dole, Esther Jean Roshon, and Verona Kirby-Westbrook; a son, Thomas Stephens, and a grandson, Ronald J. Wolf; five sisters and six brothers.
Mrs. Stephens attended Battle Ridge School in Guernsey County, was a homemaker, a faithful member of the LaRue Baptist Church, cheerfully serving the Lord for many years.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, July 12, 2006, at 11 a.m. at the Stofcheck Funeral Home in LaRue. Minister will be Pastor Tim Pasma. Burial in the LaRue Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home in LaRue from 2-4 and 6- 8 p.m. on Tuesday.
Those who wish may make contributions to either the LaRue Baptist Church or the Heartland Hospice.
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