Nancy E. Stephens, 89, of Buckner, MO, passed away Friday, October 18, 2019, at Shangri La Nursing Home after a short illness with cancer. A Memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, October 25th at First Baptist Church, 131 S. Hudson St., Buckner, MO 64016; burial in Buckner Hill Cemetery.
Nancy was born September 2, 1930 in Bunceton, MO, to Richard Truman & Anna May Nelson. She married Henry Stephens on September 10, 1950. Nancy & Henry were partners in business and life for 65 years.
Nancy is survived by her son Phillip Stephens & wife Julie; daughter Phyllis; 6 grandchildren: Angela, John, Joshua, Jeremiah, Elizabeth, and Josiah; 13 great-grandchildren; and 1 great-great-grandchild.
Arrangements: Royer’s New Salem, Independence, MO 816-796-8600
Charles W. Small
3 Nov 2020Henry and Nancy were good friends to all who knew them. I am so glad to be one they will be missed. – Charles W. Small