Ruth Evelyn Worrell Stephenson
December 17, 1924 ~ December 26, 2017
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ROCKY MOUNT - Ruth Evelyn Worrell Stephenson, age 93, passed away on Tuesday, December 26, 2017, at the Edgecombe Health and Rehab Center in Tarboro, N.C. Born in Nash County, NC on December 17, 1924, she was the daughter of the late George and Agnes Fountain Worrell. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Ben Stephenson.
Ruth lived most of her adult life in Enfield, N.C. with her husband, Ben, who predeceased her in 1988. Following Ben's death, Ruth moved to Rocky Mount where she resided until moving into The Fountains of the Albemarle in Tarboro in June of 2014. After experiencing recent health problems, she moved to the Edgecombe Health and Rehab Center.
Ruth leaves behind to cherish her memory, son, Marty Stephenson and wife, Wain, of Thomasville, NC; her sister, Tillie O'Briant of Tarboro, formerly of Raleigh NC; her niece, Cindy Edson of Morehead City and Cary NC., and her great nephew, Cyrus Edson of Florida.
The family will receive friends and relatives on Friday, December 29, 2017 from 11:30 PM to 1:30 PM in the Atrium of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home. A Private Graveside Service will be held at a later time.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church, 200 S. Church Street, Rocky Mount, NC. 27804 or to Enfield Baptist Church, 200 S. Burnette. Avenue, Enfield, NC. 27823.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
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Atrium of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home
1130 N. Winstead Ave.
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Friday 12/29, 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
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Please accept our deepest condolences for your family’s loss.
My sincere condolences to your family. May you find comfort in the promise of Revelation 214 of a time when death will be no more and loved ones will be reunited.
I am so sorry for your loss and will be praying for the family during this difficult time. May she Rest In Peace.
She was a very dear friend. Loved her and so thankful she was a part of my life.
The church family of Enfield Baptist Church extends its heartfelt condolences to Ruth’s family. Sam, as we affectionately knew her, was a devoted member of our church for many years and participated in so many activities around the church. She will always be remembered for her kind and helpful spirit. Deborah Armstrong, Deacon Chair Enfield Baptist Church
My sincere condolences. She was the last of her generation in the Stephenson family
Marty, I’m so sorry about your mothers passing. You were a great son to her, and i’ll be keeping you in my prayers. God bless
Love to you and your family
Thinking of you and praying for you with deepest sympathy.
I want to send my deepest sympathy to the family of Ruth Evelyn Worrell Stephenson. The bible tells us we can gain comfort from God, even during times of sorrow. We pray to our heavenly father for help to cope with the sorrow felt from the death of a loved one. By prayer and supplication, let your petitions be made known to God; and the peace of God that surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and your mental powers by means of Christ Jesus. Philippians 46 May you find comfort by relying on our heavenly father and learning more about the blessings of God’s kingdom. Local ministry volunteer