Elizabeth B. Stephenson

Ms. Elizabeth B. Stephenson, age 89, of Commerce, GA died Friday, January 20, 2017 at Abundant Living.  Ms. Stephenson was born in Commerce to the late Henry Gilbert and Clara Beard Baxter.  She was a member of Rogers Baptist Church and an active member of the Golden Heirs.  She was retired lunchroom manager of Danielsville Elementary School.  In addition to her parents, Ms. Stephenson was preceded in death by her granddaughter, Pamela Stephenson; sister, Hazel Minish; and brothers, Elrige “Duck” Baxter and Mickey Baxter.

Ms. Stephenson is survived by her sons, Myron Stephenson (Elaine) of Hull and Terry Stephenson (Judy) of Commerce; daughter, Elaine Blalock of Nicholson; sister, Diane Chandler of Commerce; seven grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.

The family would like to give a special thank you to Dennis and Deborah Wester of Abundant Living, the caregivers and Hospice Advantage.

Funeral services will be at 2 PM, Sunday, January 22 at Rogers Baptist Church with Rev. Dennis Wester, Rev. Joshua Stephenson, and Rev. Douglas Stephenson officiating.  Interment will follow in the church cemetery.  Jacob Stephenson, Caleb Stephenson, Andy Blalock, Steve Blalock, Rich Blalock and Eli Blalock will serve as pallbearers.  The family will receive friends at the funeral home Saturday from 5 to 7 PM.  In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Rogers Baptist Church.

Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce is in charge of arrangements.