Joann L. Stephens

JoAnn L. Stephens, 87, of Macon, Georgia, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 10, 2023.  A memorial service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, December 15, 2023, in the Chapel of Hart’s at the Cupola, with Dr. Mark Hudgins officiating.  The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service.

Preceded in death by her husband Darrel Ray Stephens, son-in-law Wayne Avery (Kim), parents, Noel and Mary Lemons, siblings Louise and Vernon Wallace, Estelle and Phil Warren, Ruth and Wally Boyd, and Noel and Meta Lemons, Jr.,

Survived by, sister Betty Hadoulis of Baltimore MD, brother Robert Lemons (Sandra) of Columbus GA, children, Douglas Stephens of Macon, Norman  Stephens (Pam) of Floyds Knobs, IN, Alan Stephens (Debbie) of Nashville, TN, Kimberly Avery of Byron, GA, grandchildren: Christopher Stephens (Jamie) of Nashville, TN, Kevin Stephens (Jonna) and 2 great grandchildren,  Naleigh and Cal, both of Nashville, TN, Elyse Stephens (Jeff) of Floyds Knobs, IN.

JoAnn was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She loved people and was a true friend to all who knew her. She was a part of many groups throughout her life, but especially loved participating in the Cherry Blossom Festival and the Garden Club of Barrington Hall Subdivision in Macon, GA. She loved to decorate and entertain and all that knew her, knew Christmas was her favorite time of year.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the donor’s favorite charity.

Please visit www.hartsmort.com to express condolences.

Hart’s at the Cupola, Hart's Mortuary and Cremation Center, 6324 Peake Rd, Macon, GA 31210 has charge of the arrangements.