Patsy Ann "Pat" Howell Stephens, 82, of Roebuck, SC, passed away in her sleep on Saturday, January 7, 2017 at RoseCrest Retirement Community.
Born February 23, 1934 to Evans and Jeylell Gilstrap Howell in Spartanburg County, SC; widow of Franklin Delano Stephens.
Completed her secondary education at Byrnes High School and went on to graduate from Spartanburg Business College, University of South Carolina-Spartanburg and Converse
College, ultimately earning a Master's Degree in education.
Taught 5th grade at EP Todd Elementary School for years before retiring from District Seven Schools.
Active for many years at Second Presbyterian Church, where she was a youth leader, sang in the church choir, taught many Sunday School classes, visited home bound church members, served as Circle chairperson, and led numerous Bible studies. In addition, she was honored with the Presbyterian Women Lifetime Achievement Award.
Also served as a volunteer at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center where she was honored with the Volunteer of the Year Award.
Survived by two sons, Jeffery Franklin Stephens (Cindy Bates) of Boiling Springs, SC, and Stewart Timothy Stephens (Angel) of Raleigh, NC; granddaughter, Alexandria Ruth Stephens.
In addition to her parents and husband, she was predeceased by a brother, Myron (Bud) Howell.
Visitation was 9:30-10:45 AM, Tuesday, January 10, 2017 at Floyd's Greenlawn Chapel, 2075 E. Main St., Spartanburg, SC 29307.
Funeral services followed at 11:00 AM at the Chapel, conducted by the Reverend David Howell of Second Presbyterian Church.
In lieu of flowers, memorials could be made to Second Presbyterian Church of Spartanburg, 438 North Church Street, Spartanburg, SC 29303.
Floyd's Greenlawn Chapel
Spartanburg, SC
Published in Spartanburg Herald-Journal from Jan. 10 to Jan. 11, 2017
Born February 23, 1934 to Evans and Jeylell Gilstrap Howell in Spartanburg County, SC; widow of Franklin Delano Stephens.
Completed her secondary education at Byrnes High School and went on to graduate from Spartanburg Business College, University of South Carolina-Spartanburg and Converse
College, ultimately earning a Master's Degree in education.
Taught 5th grade at EP Todd Elementary School for years before retiring from District Seven Schools.
Active for many years at Second Presbyterian Church, where she was a youth leader, sang in the church choir, taught many Sunday School classes, visited home bound church members, served as Circle chairperson, and led numerous Bible studies. In addition, she was honored with the Presbyterian Women Lifetime Achievement Award.
Also served as a volunteer at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center where she was honored with the Volunteer of the Year Award.
Survived by two sons, Jeffery Franklin Stephens (Cindy Bates) of Boiling Springs, SC, and Stewart Timothy Stephens (Angel) of Raleigh, NC; granddaughter, Alexandria Ruth Stephens.
In addition to her parents and husband, she was predeceased by a brother, Myron (Bud) Howell.
Visitation was 9:30-10:45 AM, Tuesday, January 10, 2017 at Floyd's Greenlawn Chapel, 2075 E. Main St., Spartanburg, SC 29307.
Funeral services followed at 11:00 AM at the Chapel, conducted by the Reverend David Howell of Second Presbyterian Church.
In lieu of flowers, memorials could be made to Second Presbyterian Church of Spartanburg, 438 North Church Street, Spartanburg, SC 29303.
Floyd's Greenlawn Chapel
Spartanburg, SC
Published in Spartanburg Herald-Journal from Jan. 10 to Jan. 11, 2017
Patsy Ann "Pat" Howell Stephens, 82, of Roebuck, SC, passed away in her sleep on Saturday, January 7, 2017 at RoseCrest Retirement Community.
Born February 23, 1934 to Evans and Jeylell Gilstrap Howell in Spartanburg County, SC; widow of Franklin Delano Stephens.
Completed her secondary education at Byrnes High School and went on to graduate from Spartanburg Business College, University of South Carolina-Spartanburg and Converse
College, ultimately earning a Master's Degree in education.
Taught 5th grade at EP Todd Elementary School for years before retiring from District Seven Schools.
Active for many years at Second Presbyterian Church, where she was a youth leader, sang in the church choir, taught many Sunday School classes, visited home bound church members, served as Circle chairperson, and led numerous Bible studies. In addition, she was honored with the Presbyterian Women Lifetime Achievement Award.
Also served as a volunteer at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center where she was honored with the Volunteer of the Year Award.
Survived by two sons, Jeffery Franklin Stephens (Cindy Bates) of Boiling Springs, SC, and Stewart Timothy Stephens (Angel) of Raleigh, NC; granddaughter, Alexandria Ruth Stephens.
In addition to her parents and husband, she was predeceased by a brother, Myron (Bud) Howell.
Visitation was 9:30-10:45 AM, Tuesday, January 10, 2017 at Floyd's Greenlawn Chapel, 2075 E. Main St., Spartanburg, SC 29307.
Funeral services followed at 11:00 AM at the Chapel, conducted by the Reverend David Howell of Second Presbyterian Church.
In lieu of flowers, memorials could be made to Second Presbyterian Church of Spartanburg, 438 North Church Street, Spartanburg, SC 29303.
Floyd's Greenlawn Chapel
Spartanburg, SC
Published in Spartanburg Herald-Journal from Jan. 10 to Jan. 11, 2017
Born February 23, 1934 to Evans and Jeylell Gilstrap Howell in Spartanburg County, SC; widow of Franklin Delano Stephens.
Completed her secondary education at Byrnes High School and went on to graduate from Spartanburg Business College, University of South Carolina-Spartanburg and Converse
College, ultimately earning a Master's Degree in education.
Taught 5th grade at EP Todd Elementary School for years before retiring from District Seven Schools.
Active for many years at Second Presbyterian Church, where she was a youth leader, sang in the church choir, taught many Sunday School classes, visited home bound church members, served as Circle chairperson, and led numerous Bible studies. In addition, she was honored with the Presbyterian Women Lifetime Achievement Award.
Also served as a volunteer at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center where she was honored with the Volunteer of the Year Award.
Survived by two sons, Jeffery Franklin Stephens (Cindy Bates) of Boiling Springs, SC, and Stewart Timothy Stephens (Angel) of Raleigh, NC; granddaughter, Alexandria Ruth Stephens.
In addition to her parents and husband, she was predeceased by a brother, Myron (Bud) Howell.
Visitation was 9:30-10:45 AM, Tuesday, January 10, 2017 at Floyd's Greenlawn Chapel, 2075 E. Main St., Spartanburg, SC 29307.
Funeral services followed at 11:00 AM at the Chapel, conducted by the Reverend David Howell of Second Presbyterian Church.
In lieu of flowers, memorials could be made to Second Presbyterian Church of Spartanburg, 438 North Church Street, Spartanburg, SC 29303.
Floyd's Greenlawn Chapel
Spartanburg, SC
Published in Spartanburg Herald-Journal from Jan. 10 to Jan. 11, 2017
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