Stephenson, Jane Woodyard
Passed: 2013-02-10
Age: 83
Source: Ravenswood News
Death Notice:
Obituary Date: 2013-02-14
Information: Jane Stephenson, 83, of Ripley WV, passed away February 10, 2013, in the Hillcrest Hospital, Mayfield Heights OH. She was born August 23, 1929 in Grafton WV, a daughter of the late Clair T. and Lula (Phillips) Woodyard. Her husband, Eugene E. Stephenson, and a brother, Jim Woodyard, also preceded her in death. Jane was a member of the Flatwoods United Methodist Church, and was actively involved with the church Ladies Aid. She was a homemaker, a seamstress, and enjoyed crocheting, reading, music, attending church services, and spending time with her daughters and grandchildren. Survivors include daughters and their husbands, Judy and Frank Grandstaff of North Myrtle Beach SC, Marsha and Ralph Fisher of Florence SC, Susan and Steve Chambers of Ravenswood, and Amy and Jim David of Kirtland OH. In addition, Jane's grandchildren, Toni (Howie) Hartung, Tami Tonkin, Frankie Grandstaff, Jason (Jodi) Carmichael, Jenni (Tom) Covington, Ambria (Josh) Kirtley, Joe (Katelyn) Chambers, Ellie David, and Katie David, survive her, along with her great-grandchildren, Macy Hartung, Chase Hartung, Josie Carmichael, Jonah Carmichael, and Sydney Covington; brother, David (Eva Jo) Woodyard of Ravenswood. She leaves behind sisters, Nancy O'Connor of Sheffield Village OH, Ruth Elaine (Harry) Lehr of West Chester PA, Donna (Pete) Isner of Ripley, Janice (Tom) Stemple of Ripley, Carol (Art) Stockett of Pickerington OH and Suzy Mitchell of Grafton. Services will be 10:30 am, Friday, February 15, 2013, at Casto Funeral Home Chapel, Ravenswood WV, with Howie Hartung officiating. A committal service will follow at 3:30 pm at Woodsdale Memorial Park, Grafton WV. Visitation is Thursday from 4 pm until 8 pm at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations are preferred to Flatwoods United Methodist Church, 1741 Flatwoods Road, Ravenswood WV 26164. Email condolences to the family at castofh@gmail.com.