Willie Garland Stephens' Obituary
Funeral services for Willie Garland Stephens, 92, of Leesville, will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Tuesday, September 10, 2019 in the East Leesville Baptist Church of Leesville with Rev. Jerry Key & Rev. Tommy Kiker officiating. Burial will follow in the Forest Lawn Cemetery in Leesville, under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville.
Visitation will be Tuesday, September 10, 2019 from 8:00 A. M until time of service at the church.
Willie was born on January 23, 1927, in Hornbeck, Louisiana to his parents, Dr. Mitchell S. & Carrye Baker Stephens. He passed away on Sunday, September 8, 2019 in the The Woodlands Healthcare Center in Leesville.
Willie is preceded in death by his parents, brothers; Mitchell Stephens, Wilkie Stephens, Edwin Stephens, Ralph Stephens and sister; Gladys Colvin.
Left to cherish his memory is his wife of 72 years Katherine Hall Stephens of Leesville, LA. and a host of nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers the family request donations be made to East Leesville Baptist Church Building Fund.
Words of comfort may be expressed to the Stephens Family at www.labbymemorial.com
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