Birth Date: 09/22/1942
Deceased Date: 03/09/2025
Four Oaks, NC: Mrs. Bettie Lou Stanley Stevens, age 82, of Hockaday Road died Sunday, March 9, 2025, at the SECU Hospice House in Smithfield surrounded by family and friends. Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at 4:00PM at the Bethel Original Free Will Baptist Church in Four Oaks, NC. Visitation with the family will be held from 3:00PM until 3:45PM prior to the service. Officiating will be Revs. Tod Creech and Billy Nowell. Entombment will follow in the church cemetery.
Mrs. Stevens was born on September 22, 1942, in Johnston County to the late Rufus Wilbur and Mamie Gladys Ellis Stanley. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Celesta Faith Stanley and her daughter-in-law, Stacy Stevens.
Mrs. Stevens taught first and second grade for several years until her health issues prohibited her from doing what she loved so dearly. She first taught at the Mary Stewart Elementary school in Dunn, later teaching at Meadow and at Cleveland. She also taught for a short period in Columbus, Ohio.
She was a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, who dedicated her life to nurturing and cherishing her family with unwavering love and devotion. Her spirit and warmth will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege of knowing her. She was also a faithful caregiver to her sister, parents and to her Aunt Jewell until their deaths.
Survivors include her husband, Billy L. Stevens; son, Marc Stevens; daughter, Anna S. Woodard and husband, Tracy; grandchildren, Amanda W. Pulley and husband, Jackson and Abby Grace Woodard.
In addition to her surviving family, a very close friend, Betty Jo Adams, has been right by her side just like family for many years.
The family would like to express their gratitude to each caregiver of Johnston Health-Smithfield, NC and the SECU Hospice House of Smithfield, NC. Each caregiver showed kindness and compassion to not only Mrs. Bettie, but to the family and friends as well.
Flowers are welcome; however, memorials may be made to the SECU Hospice House at PO Box 1376, Smithfield, NC 27577, Bethel Original Free Will Baptist Church, c/o Harold Lassiter, 1073 Faith Church Rd., Four Oaks, NC 27524, or to The Free Will Baptist Children’s Home, PO Box 249, Middlesex, NC 27557-0249
The family appreciates your thoughts and prayers during this time.
Arrangements by Rose & Graham Funeral Home in Four Oaks.
