It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Claudia Vernice Calvin Stephenson of Columbus, Georgia, born in Memphis, Tennessee, who passed away on April 21, 2023, at the age of 78, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was loved and cherished by many people including : her parents, Vernice Altie Holland Calvin and Irvin James Calvin, Jr.; her husband Dr. John R. Stephenson; her children, Dr. Altee Johnson (Scott) of Columbus, GA and John Stephenson (Jalise) of Cumming, GA; and her grandchildren, Madeleine, Sidney, Abby Grace, Harper, Sterling, Tripp and Cruz.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Columbus State University Spanish Department at 4225 University Ave. Columbus, Ga. 31907 or St. Anne Catholic Church Outreach at 1820 Box Rd, Columbus, GA 31907.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
McMullen Funeral Home