of Conway, AR
December 2, 1930 - January 6, 2022
Mae Stephens, 91, of Conway, Arkansas, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 6, 2022, in Conway, Arkansas. Mrs. Stephens was born Tuesday, December 2, 1930, in Conway, Arkansas, to the late Bernice Carmichael and Dora Keller Carmichael.
Mae was a member of First Church of the Nazarene in Conway, Arkansas, for over seventy years. She owned and operated Stephens Grocery and Bait Shop with her husband for many years and worked for S.A.S. Shoes for several years as well. Mae enjoyed sewing, gardening, traveling, reading, and word search puzzles.
Left to cherish her memory are, two sons; Lewis Paul Stephens, Jr. (Oneida) of Fairfield Bay, Arkansas, Jeff Stephens (Anita) of Greenbrier, Arkansas; one daughter, Marilyn Bryson of Dardanelle, Arkansas; six grandchildren, Lewis Paul Stephens III, Wesley Stephens, Greg Stephens, Taylor Garcia, Benjamin Stephens, Matthew Stephens; nine great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; several nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Mrs. Stephens is preceded in death by, her parents; her husband of over fifty-one years, L.P. Stephens; three brothers, and one sister.
Funeral Services for Mrs. Stephens will be at 2:00pm, Monday, January 10, 2022, at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Conway, Arkansas. Visitation will be one hour prior. Interment will follow at Crestlawn Memorial Park in Conway, Arkansas. Brother Kent Britton will officiate.
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21 Condolence(s)
Gail (Mobley) Salcedo
Saturday, April 2, 2022
Louis Paul, Jeff and Marilyn Kaye. I don't know if you remember me, but I am your Aunt Floy's youngest daughter, Gail. I just recently found an old photo of your Mom from my last trip to Arkansas when I was 17. And decided to see if I could find her contact information, but sadly found her obituary instead. My brother John (Bo) and I are the only ones still living. Bob, Barbara and Penny have all have passed within the last 5 years. And Mama passed in 2009.
Both Bo and I are so sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. We both have many fond memories of times we spent with her and your family. We are sending are love to you all.
Karen Sue Humphrey-Collins
Thursday, January 20, 2022
I grew up down the street from you guys lots of good memories at you Mom and Dad's store. It hard loosing you Mom mine has been with Jesus 10 years next month and I miss her every single day
Mary Williams Grogan
Monday, January 10, 2022
Enjoyed the services today for this fine lady. 10/17/81, the day our Mom passed, Mae was the first one to the house that Saturday morning. After she made sure I knew how proud my Momma was of me, she spoke up about needing to be busy. Just needed to have her hands busy. "Every family has laundry," she said. "Let me do the laundry." As.other friends & fam came pouring in, Mae was a stable presence. Even though she had just lost her best friend, she was doing what she knew my Momma would do should it have been the other way around.
Lewis Paul,.Marilyn, Jeff you can be grateful for the life she led. As Kent said today, "A life well lived." My prayers will continue for y'all to have the peace our Father can give.
Jamie Vann
Monday, January 10, 2022
I knew Mae for over 50 years and I will miss her smile and laugh. She was a pistol!
Janice Harrell
Monday, January 10, 2022
Jeff,I'm so sorry about your mom Your friend. Janice Harrell
Janice Harrell
Monday, January 10, 2022
Jeff,I'm so sorry about your mom Your friend. Janice Harrell
Carol Stephens Daves
Monday, January 10, 2022
Lewis Paul, Marilyn, and Jeff,
I'm so sorry that Aunt Mae has passed. She was a firecracker, and I have great memories of her humor and witty comebacks. She'll never be gone from your memories. Blessings to you and your families.
Love, Carol Lea
Ina Standridge
Sunday, January 9, 2022
Dear Family,
Mae was such a special friend to me and I will miss her so much. Prayers for all of you.
RICK C REYNOLDS AND MELINDA REYNOLDS
Sunday, January 9, 2022
Jeff and family we are so sorry about the loss of your Mom. You will be in our prayers.
Paulette Bryant
Sunday, January 9, 2022
The family is in my prayers and thoughts
Randy O. Bowling
Sunday, January 9, 2022
Jeff, Lewis Paul, Marilyn:
Didn't know your Mom but did your Dad, L.P., well. Thoughts are w/ ea. of you at this sad time.
Know L.P., spirit finally resting since your Momm called home.
Sure do miss my visits w/ L.P., esp. on Stephen's Family history.
R.O.B./
Anne Williams Tucker
Sunday, January 9, 2022
Mae was one of my favorite people growing up. I have many memories sitting between her and Mom in church and listening to them talk over me prior to services starting. Thousands of memories from my childhood involve her and she was just a precious soul. I know she will be missed here on earth but I'm smiling because my Mama has her best friend back. Love and prayers to you all.
Danita Webb
Sunday, January 9, 2022
Mae was a precious lady. I always felt at home while visiting in her home. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers. 🙏❤️
Jim and Charlsie McBride
Sunday, January 9, 2022
With our prayers,thoughts,and sympathy.
Euna Garrett
Saturday, January 8, 2022
I worked with Mae Stephens at SAS for many years, we enjoyed our visits about our families. You are all in my prayers.
Euna Garrett
Saturday, January 8, 2022
I worked with Mae Stephens at SAS for many years, we enjoyed our visits about our families. You are all in my prayers.
Judy Wood Stockrahm
Saturday, January 8, 2022
My condolences for the loss of your mom. I enjoyed going to Stephens grocery where my dad bought bait. May God bless you during this time.
Kathy Spangler Hamlett
Saturday, January 8, 2022
So many fond memories. She will have a welcoming committee waiting for her & what a reunion that will be!
I pray for God's comfort in the days to follow.
Penny Pratt Baker
Saturday, January 8, 2022
Mae was and always will be one of my favorite people. They lived Next-door to us for many years. And I'm totally convinced they moved across town to get Louis Paul & Jeff away from my brothers David & Eddie (terrors of the neighborhood)
We lost our mom in 2012 and Mae called me everyday the minute I got off Wk and the Assessor's office. She did that because she knew I called mom everyday at that time. She did this because she knew I spoke to mom each day at that time. She gave me so much joy & comfort calling me. Her & mom remained friends throughout all these years and I loved her like she was mine.
Louis Paul, Jeff & Marilyn, now those two are together in Heaven running their mouths and having a blast with Mary Thornton too.
I love you kids all and the whole family are in my heart & prayers.
Nancy Hanks Purdy
Saturday, January 8, 2022
I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of your sweet mom. She was such a dear friend. Praying wonderful memories bring comfort to you in the days ahead.
Marsha Hamm
Saturday, January 8, 2022
Dear Family, We are so sorry for your loss. Mrs. Mae was always kind and gracious to us and faithful to her church. We have many sweet memories.