She was retired from the Richmond Police Department as a secretary.
She was preceded in death by husband, Howard W. Tess; companion, Ronnald L. Hockaday; and her parents, William John and Virginia Clayton Walls Stephenson.
She was greatly loved by family and friends.
A graveside service will be held on Saturday, April 13, at 11 a.m. at Washington Memorial Park, Sandston.
Online condolences may be made at www.nelsenrichmond.com.
In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105.