Obituary: Ima Jean Stephens

Ima Jean Stephens, of Munith, Michigan, passed away on Friday, March 4, 2022, at her home. She was born on March 30, 1936, in Martin, Kentucky, the daughter of William and Roxie (Coleman) Hutchinson.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Velton Stephens, Sr., one infant daughter, Vicki Jean Stephens, two grandsons, Brad Clark and Brian Heeney and one son-in-law, Todd Lee.

She is survived by six children, Sondra (Pat) Clark of Munith, MI, Margie (Dan) Clark of Munith, MI, Connie Lee of Scottsdale, AZ, Carrie (Bill) Heeney of Stockbridge, MI, Richard Stephens of Houston, TX and Velton, Jr. (Sue) Stephens of Munith, MI; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren and three sisters, Alfreda Derossett of Phoenix, AZ, Ruby Hutchinson of Michigan Center, MI and Dorothy Bradley of Jackson, MI.

Mrs. Stephens was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who loved being a homemaker and spending time with her family. She was a great cook and was well known for her apple pies. She enjoyed sewing and making things such as baby blankets, quilts and aprons and enjoyed giving them away to family and friends. She also enjoyed gardening and canning.

At her request cremation has taken place and a graveside memorial service will take place at the Pleasant Grove Cemetery, in Munith, on Monday, March 28, 2022, beginning at 11:00 a.m. Friends who wish may make memorial contributions to the American Heart Association. Please visit www.hamptonfuneralhomes.com to sign the guest book and/or send a condolence to the family.