Funeral services for Doris Church Stephens, 88, of Cornelia, were held Sunday, April 11, at Bethlehem Baptist Church with Pastor Kevin Mangum officiating. Interment followed in Yonah Memorial Gardens.
Mrs. Stephens went home to be with the Lord Thursday, April 8, 2021.
Born Dec. 5, 1932, in Habersham County, she was the daughter of the late Len and Lillian Pitts Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband of 46 years, Charlie Stephens; and brother, Leonard Church.
Mrs. Stephens was a lifelong member of Bethlehem Baptist Church. She had retired from Standard Telephone with 46 years of loyal service. Her grandchildren were her life, they called her "Nanny." She cherished family time and always made sure everyone was taken care of. She loved to spend time collecting angels and studying God's word.
Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Sue and Rick Burton of Cleveland; grandchildren, David and Brittany Ballew of Cleveland, and Wendy and Stephen Cain of Clarkesville; great-grandchildren, Tori, Eli, Emme, and Charlie Cain, and Mackenzie and Cayden Ballew; brothers and sisters-in-love, Johnny Walker, Martha Harries, Shirley Strickland, and Louise Smith.
The family would like to extend their gratitude to her beloved caregivers, Connie Fowler, Sharon Jones, and Tammara Farris.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Whitfield Funeral Homes & Crematory, North Chapel, Demorest.