In loving memory of

JANIE ELIZABETH STONECIPHER STEPHENS
March 30, 1921 - February 23, 2015

Funeral services for Mrs. Janie Stonecipher Stephens, age 93, of Livingston will be conducted at 10 a.m., Friday, February 27, 2015 from the First Christian Church in Livingston with Rev. Dee Wells and Rev. David Moore officiating. Burial will be in the Cookeville City Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Thursday evening at the church from 5 until 9 p.m. and from 9 until 10 a.m. service time. Mrs. Stephens passed away February 23, 2015 at NHC Healthcare in Cookeville, TN. She was born March 30, 1921 in Overton County to the late John Ida Jones Stonecipher. She was an office manager with Twin Lakes Telephone Cooperative in Livingston. She was a member of First Christian Church in Livingston, the Ladies Auxilary, Rainbow Girls, and Civitan Club. She is survived by a son, Tim Betty Lee Stephens of Livingston; daughters, Janie Stephens Keisling husband, Jerry of Safety Harbor, FL and Denise Stephens Werner husband, Ken of Livingston; grandchildren, Marty ( Delisa) Stephens of Arlington, TX, Philip ( Wanda) Stephens of Algood, David ( Liz) Keisling of Safety Harbor, FL; Daniel ( Katrina) of Clearwater, FL, Jeanne Keisling ( Dan) Ward of Hudson, FL, Wayne Huckeby ( girlfriend, Shannon Cantrell) of Monroe; Thomas ( Casey) Huckeby of Cookeville; 13 great-grandchildren; sisters-in-law, Evelyn Bilbrey Stonecipher and Barbara Sue Benson Stephens and her special friends, "The Golden Girls": Dixie White Clara Glasscock and another special friend, Marla Kay Etheredge. She is preceded in death by her parents: John Ida Jones Stonecipher; her husband: Kuell Stephens, sisters: Helen Stonecipher Smith, Marie Stonecipher Roberts, and Mina Stonecipher; and brothers, Homer, Walter, Bill, John, Curtis Stonecipher. Pallbearers to serve are David Daniel Keisling, Philip Marty Stephens, Wayne Thomas Huckeby, Weston Stephens, Dillon Eaton, Danny Ward.

Tributes

JERRY ARNEY wrote on Mar 3, 2015:

"I didn't know your mother but she had to be a fine person to raise such a sweet person as you. Deepest sympathy from your old classmate."

Galen ad Bobbie Rector wrote on Feb 27, 2015:

"So sorry for your loss. She was a very nice person."

Dan and Maureen Earnest wrote on Feb 26, 2015:

"Sending Love, Hugs and Prayers your way from Florida. So sorry for your loss."

Donna Huckeby wrote on Feb 26, 2015:

"Thus lady was always good to me. Even after a Thomas and I divorced. She was a true angel O earth. She adored my angel Reagan and Riley and they loved her right back just as hard. It was hard telling them she went home to be with Jesus. They cried. We said a prayer for her and to help ease everyone involved heartache, then we were quiet as we looked through our pics of her and remembered happy times and silly memories. Rest involved peace pretty lady. We love you."

Rhonda potts wrote on Feb 25, 2015:

"We loved Granny ( Pa) like they were part of our own family. We will miss them greatly, but know that they are in a precious and wonderful place. Lots of love to all the Keisling family who has been an extension of our family for over 40 years. Our thoughts and prayers are with each and every one of you. Love always, Mary Fite, Rhonda, Kayla Austin Potts"

Ronnie Matheny wrote on Feb 25, 2015:

"My heart felt condolences to all the family."

Claudine Lee wrote on Feb 25, 2015:

"May God give you the peace He so generously give us in time of need. I am so sorry that it was time for your mother to leave each of you behind. But as David said about his son I cannot bring him back but I can go be with him. This is the great hope we have when our loved one precedes us. You are in my prayers. Love, Claudine Lee"

Kim, Cris and Oakley Copeland wrote on Feb 24, 2015:

"So sorry for your loss. Many prayers going out to you."

SAM B ELDRIDGE wrote on Feb 24, 2015:

"THIS MESSAGE IS TO THE JANIE / TIM AND DENISE STEPHENS. MY HEART IS VERY SADDEN FOR THE LOST OF MY VERY CLOSE FRIEND. SHE HAS ALWAYS BEN A VERY SPECIAL PERSON AND FRIEND TO ME. SHE WAS LIKE A MOTHER TO EVERY ONE. WE WILL MISS HER BEAUTIFUL SMILES. I KNOW WHAT IS TO LOOSE YOUR MOTHER .THE HURT NEVER GOES AWAY. BUT IF WILL GET BETTER IN TIME. SHE IS IN THE ARMS OF THE LORD NOW HE TRULY HAS CALLED HOME A 24/KT. LADY WE LOVED HER VERY MUCH SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS / SAM /SUE ELDRIDGE"

SAM B ELDRIDGE wrote on Feb 24, 2015:

"THIS MESSAGE IS TO THE JANIE / TIM AND DENISE STEPHENS. MY HEART IS VERY SADDEN FOR THE LOST OF MY VERY CLOSE FRIEND. SHE HAS ALWAYS BEN A VERY SPECIAL PERSON AND FRIEND TO ME. SHE WAS LIKE A MOTHER TO EVERY ONE. WE WILL MISS HER BEAUTIFUL SMILES. I KNOW WHAT IS TO LOOSE YOUR MOTHER .THE HURT NEVER GOES AWAY. BUT IF WILL GET BETTER IN TIME. SHE IS IN THE ARMS OF THE LORD NOW HE TRULY HAS CALLED HOME A 24/KT. LADY WE LOVED HER VERY MUCH SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS / SAM /SUE ELDRIDGE"

Bro. Ronald and Collette Owens Dishman wrote on Feb 23, 2015:

"Janie and Family We were so heart broken to hear of the passing of Ms. Janie. She is going to be greatly missed by all whose lives she touched and blessed. We will always remember her sweet smile and spirit. It was always a joy and blessing to talk with her. You are in our hearts and prayers at this hour of grief - remember, to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. Praying God send His comfort strength understanding rest and peace to you in the coming days. If you need us please don't hesitate to call. Thinking of all of you with MUCH LOVE. God bless and keep you. Psalms 116:15"

Linda Greer Knowles wrote on Feb 23, 2015:

"Mrs. Stephens was always a sweet and lovely lady, always so friendly. My thoughts and prayers are with the family."