Lavina F. Stephens

Lavina F. Stephens, age 65 of Alger, went home to be in the Lord’s hands Thursday, April 24, 2008 at her home. She had lived in Alger since 1979, formerly of Flint. Lavina was a member of Secord Baptist Church and had a monthly home Bunco Club. She was the acting treasurer of the Wildwood Fire Department and she worked as an agent for Detroit Free Press and News for 20 years. Surivors include her husband, Richard “Dick” Stephens of Alger, children, Vondola (Randy) Schmitt of Rose City, Vina Fiebig of Alger, Margaret (Dale) Tatro of Lake Orion, her special sons, Terry (Kathy) White of Otisville and Jerry (Angie) White of Alger, grandchildren, Tom, Miranda, Richard Schmitt, Todd Fiebig, Stephanie and Danielle Tatro and a great-granddaughter Joyce Brehmer. Also surviving is her brother, Richard (Judy) France of Clio sisters, Mary Belle (Robert) Tissot of Three Rivers and Glenna Harris of Clio. She was preceded in death by her parents Leo and Margaret France. Visitation at the Steuernol & McLaren Funeral Home in West Branch will begin on Saturday, April 26, 2008 from 4-9 p.m. and Sunday from 2-8 p.m. The Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday at the Secord Bible Baptist Church. Pastor Tim Lambert will officiate with burial following at Edwards Township Cemetery. Memorial Contributions may be made to the Secord Bible Baptist Church.