Birth Date: 12/17/1928
Deceased Date: 01/15/2021
Angier, NC: Mrs. Helen Sorrell Stephenson, age 92, of Zack’s Mill Road passed away Friday, January 15, 2021 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Graveside Services will be held 2:00PM, Saturday, January 23, 2021 in Roselawn Cemetery, Benson. Officiating will be Rev. Adam Jones, Mr. Ashley Jones and Mr. Michael Jones.
Mrs. Stephenson was born December 17, 1928 in Harnett County to the late Howard Lentis and Maude Opal Penny Stephenson. She was preceded in death by her husband, Chester Earl Stephenson; daughter, Rose Jackson; brothers, Billy Sorrell, Willie Joe Sorrell, and Don Sorrell. She was a homemaker and loved her entire family including her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Mrs. Stephenson always welcomed family and friends into her home with a smile and a hug.
Surviving include her children, Chester Earl Stephenson, Jr. and wife, Sandra of Benson, Danny Ray Stephenson and wife, Diane of Melbourne, FL, Barbara Jones and husband, Donald of Dunn; eleven grandchildren; seventeen great-grandchildren; sisters, Betty Sorrell of Angier, Opal Coats and husband, James of Benson; brothers, H. L. Sorrell and wife, Gayle of Coats, Keith Sorrell and wife, Linda of Angier; son-in-law, Tom Jackson of Dunn; sisters-in-law, Genevieve Sorrell of Benson, Joyce Sorrell of Benson, and Callie Sorrell of Apex; several nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Stephenson’s family will receive friends following the graveside service.
In accordance with NC-COVID-19 guidelines, the funeral home suggests practicing social distancing and the three W’s: wait, wash, and wear a face covering. Masks are required for all services.
Flowers are welcomed; however, memorials may be made to Church of God of Prophecy 109 W. C Street, Erwin, NC 28339.
Condolences my be sent to the family at www.roseandgraham.com
Arrangements by Rose and Graham Funeral Home in Benson, NC
