Nina Frances Stephens, 90, passed away on Monday, September 12, 2022 at the home of her daughter in Corbin, KY. She was born on June 15, 1932 in Gans Bottom, Wayne County, KY to the late Winford Edwin and Zella Whittle Stephens.
Nina grew up in Russell County. She was retired from Russell Sportswear and was a member of Bethlehem Separate Baptist Church.
In addition to her parents, Nina was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Tyson “Buster” Stephens; one niece, Jill Kelly Stephens; and one brother-in-law, Carlos “Tator” Jessee.
SURVIVORS:
1 daughter: Sharon Ann (Ivan) Gant, of Corbin, KY
1 sister: Edith Ann Jessee of Lawrenceburg, KY
1 brother: Rupert Keith (Mary Rose) Stephens of Viera, FL
Many nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, and her church family
Funeral Service: Thursday, September 22, 2022 at 1:00pmCT at Bernard Funeral Home in Russell Springs, KY with Bro. David Coffey, Bro. Troy Grider, and Bro. Billy Silverman officiating
Visitation: After 11:00amCT on Thursday
Burial: Bernard Ridge Cemetery next to her husband
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Bernard Ridge Cemetery Fund, c/o Bank of Jamestown, P.O. Box 6, Jamestown, KY 42642-0006 or to the Bethlehem Cemetery Fund, 3008 W. Hwy 80, Russell Springs, KY 42642.
Funeral arrangements for Nina Frances Stephens are entrusted to Bernard Funeral Home. An online guestbook is available at www.bernardfuneralhome.com.
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