Lawanda Faye Stephens Nelson Obituary
We announce the death of Lawanda Faye Stephens Nelson (Americus, Georgia), who passed away on September 1, 2026, at the age of 67. Lawanda will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Lawanda Faye Stephens Nelson to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Dorothy Daniels and Henry Lee Stephens; her daughter Lakeitha Tyner; and her brothers, Howard Daniels and Henry Stephens.
She is survived by: her children, Antonios Stephens of McDonough, Hernando Tyner, Mario Tyner, Travis Jackson and Johnny "Lil Johnny" Jackson of Americus, Georgia; her siblings, Ray Stephens of Montezuma, Barbara Daniels, Herman Stephens of Americus, Bernard Daniels of Valdosta and Erica Stephens of Americus, Georgia; her grandchildren, Brandon Wilburn, Jazmayne Stephens, Tremayne Stephens, Bridgette Meno, Jacob Tyner, Mario Tyner, Devonta Smith, D'Nerria Jackson, Nikerria Jackson and Kayveon Lyles; her sister DeeDee Roberts; and her daughter LaFonda Jenkins.
A funeral service was held on Wednesday, September 9th 2026 at 11:00 AM at the Union Tabernacle Baptist Church (900 Adderton St, Americus, GA 31719).
