Mrs. Thelma Elaine Stephens, age 95 of Bolivar, MO, formerly of Pleasant Hope, MO, passed away Monday December 6, 2010 in Parkview Healthcare Facility in Bolivar, MO. She was born December 26, 1914 to Troy and Belle (Acock) Overcash in Bolivar, MO. Thelma married Mayo “Red” Stephens on Oct.22, 1934 and to this union one daughter was born. Thelma was a homemaker and attended Walnut Ridge Missionary Baptist Church.
Thelma was preceded in death by her parents, her husband and a daughter Billie Sue Covert.
She is survived by her son-in-law Jerry A. Covert of Urbana, MO; and 3 grandchildren Jerri Lawrence, Vince Covert & Wanda Dunseth.
Funeral services for Thelma Elaine Stephens will be at 11:00 am Friday December 10, 2010 in Pitts Chapel in Bolivar, MO with burial to follow in the Pleasant Hope Cemetery in Pleasant Hope, MO. Visitation is Thursday evening from 6:00 to 8:00 pm in the chapel. Friends and family may sign a guest book or send private condolences at: www.greenlawnfuneralhome.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to Pitts Chapel in Bolivar, MO.