Retta JoAn Wade Stephens was born on November 23, 1938 in Salem, Marion, IL and left this world on July 19, 2021 to return to her Father in Heaven and reunite with her husband Robert Blaine Stephens. Dearly loved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, is survived by her daughters Edie Hickey and Shannon Roth, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
She was a lifelong singer and pianist who shared her bass voice in many choirs. She trained as a nurse aide and owned a daycare. She is remembered as someone who greeted you with a smile and a big hug. She will be continually appreciated and missed by all those who knew her.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, July 27th, at 11:00 a.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints 49969 Rd 427, Oakhurst, CA, 93644.
Remembrances may be sent to Palm Memorial Sierra Chapel, 49269 Rd 426, Oakhurst, CA 93644