Ellen Kay Stephens

Ellen Kay Stephens a resident of Sulphur, was born February 19, 1939, in Mulhall, Oklahoma, to Haywood and Dovie (Goodson) Worley and was one of eight children. She passed away Wednesday August 2, 2017 at Sulphur, after suffering a long illness, at the age of 78 years 5 months and 13 days. In 1957, she graduated from Sulphur High School and married Richard Stephens, also of Sulphur, and the two moved to Nevada and later to Ramah, New Mexico, where they raised three children: Perry Mike, Valerie and Dennis. She had a fourth son, Kelly, who died as an infant. They returned to Sulphur in the 1970s, where Ellen not only finished raising her children but became a beloved nanny for several other families. She also was a devoted caregiver to her mother, her mother-in-law Dovie Stephens, and to her aunt-in-law, Gladys Stephens, and her house was a favorite destination for numerous nieces and nephews. Her bureau drawers of toys, games and art supplies were always stocked, and she spent large parts of each summer taking nieces, nephews and later grandchildren and great grandchildren to Chickasaw National Recreation Area for swimming at Little Niagara. She was a member of the Vinita Ave. Church of Christ for many years Richard preceded Ellen in death in 2009, two years after they celebrated their 50th anniversary. She also was preceded in death by an infant grandson, Ryan Stephens, her sister, Charlotte Eaves, and her brothers, Gene and Michael Worley. Survived by Daughter & son-in-law: Valerie Smith & Michael, of Albuquerque, NM Sons & Daughters-in-law: Mike Stephens & Belinda, of Sulphur, OK Dennis Stephens & Joandres, of Arlington, TX 2 Brothers: Jack Worley of Delaware Leroy Worley, of Mesquite, TX 2 Sisters: Becky McKeel, of Dallas, TX Donna Lewis, of Austin, TX 5 Grandchildren: Heather Stephens Clark & Chris, Katie Smith, Matt Smith, Charles Smith & Elena, Edwin Walker 7 Great Grandchildren :Mendy, Spencer, Paige & Jace Smith Oliver, Christopher, & Hannah Clark numerous nieces & nephews The family has designated the Alzheimer's Association for memorial donations. Services will be held Saturday August 5, 2017 at 1:00PM at Vinita Ave. Church of Christ officiated by Danny Stewart. Burial will be at Palmer Cemetery under the direction of DeArman Funeral Home online condolences may be sent to www.dearmanfuneralhome.com _ _____________________________________

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Ellen Kay Stephens

February 19, 1939 - August 2, 2017