Mary Frances Stephens Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Mary Frances Stephens (Waycross, Georgia), whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on September 11, 2025 at the age of 83. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Mary Frances Stephens to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Frank Matthew Cowart, Sr. and Martha Mae Myers Cowart; her husband John Edard Stephens; and her brothers, Frank M. Cowart, Jr. and Curtis Leon Cowart.
She is survived by: her children, Wendell Carter (Yvonne) of Arizona, Lisa Carter (Matt) of Blackshear, Marsha Johns (Kenneth Cox) of Waycross, Elizabeth Thrift (Teddy) of Nahunta, Wesley Stephens (Michelle) of Garner, NC and Johnny Stephens of Florida; and her grandchildren, Amanda Carter, Jessica Carter, Meagan Hullander (Seth), Lawrence Johns, Lewis Johns, Leanna McCree (Evan), Lilly Thrift, Stella and Bella Stephens. She is also survived by three great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
