Iretta J. Stephens Obituary
The passing of Iretta J. Stephens of Marion, Illinois occurred on June 8, 2026. Iretta, born on July 27, 1937, shared life with family, friends, and community. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Iretta J. Stephens to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Jewell M. Ferguson and Mabel L. Ferguson (Klope); and her brothers, Gordon Ferguson and Roger Ferguson. She is survived by: her husband Howard A. Stephens; her children, Howard A. Stephens (Nicole) of Marion, IL, Anthony B. Stephens of West Frankfort, IL and Vanessa R. Stephens of Marion, IL.; her grandchildren, Austin K. Stephens (Nicci), Mason J. Stephens, Alex C. Stephens (Valerie), Madelyn E. Stephens, Quentin P. Stephens, Hanna R. Humphrey, Toni Jo Winchester (Hunter) and Graci L. Holan; her great grandchildren, Addison K. Stephens, Parker C. Stephens and Carter R. Humphrey; and her siblings, Nathalie Linder and Darryl Ferguson (Debbie). She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations be made to the First Baptist Church Building Fund, a cause close to Iretta's heart.
