Lorene Christine Stephens Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Lorene Christine Stephens (Lafe, Arkansas), who passed away on May 27, 2026, at the age of 97, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Lorene Christine Stephens or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

She was predeceased by: her husband Vernon Stephens; her parents, Gus Hoelscher and Helen Hoelscher; her children, Jeffrey Stephens and Sandra Stephens; her grandson Glen Stephens; and her siblings, Lena Schutt, Emma Schlake, Ida Hoelscher, Ernest Hoelscher and Raymond Hoelscher.

She is survived by: her children, Carol Hickingbottom, Allen Stephens (Sheila) of Chattanooga, Gary Stephens (Linda) of Collierville and Lindel Stephens (Janette) of Owasso, Oklahoma; her grandchildren, Chris Bolick, Kirk Stephens, Matt Stephens, Jeff Stephens, Ashley Berner and Jared Stephens; her great grandchildren, Abigail, William, Jacob Bolick, Ivy, Sydney Stephens Burnett, Garrett, Everett Stephens, Hadley, Spencer Kate, Evelyn Stephens, Everly, Elise Berner, Alaina, Aubrey, Adelynn and Andrew Stephens; and her brother-in-law Charles "Buddy" Smith. She is also survived by numerous nephews, nieces, cousins, and other family and friends.