PALLBEARERS 
 
Deacon Chavis Adams Mr. John Davis Mr. Dan Fischer 
 
Deacon George Walker Mr. James Watson 
Mr. Jessie Williams 
 
For the joy ofLord is your strength. 
Nehemiah 8:10 
I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me. 
Philippians 4:13 
Acknowledgement 
The family wishes to express their thanks and appreciation for all acts ofkindness shown during this time ofbereavement. 
We thank you for your prayers ofcomfort. Special thanks to Dr. Iris Chambliss, the Coliseum Hospital 
and the beautiful staffof Ever Care Hospice. 
The Stephens Family 
 
Funeral Services 
for 
Mrs. Hazel Stephens 
 
Arrangements entrusted to: Jones Brothers Mortuary 
3035 Millerfield Road Macon, Georgia 31217 Our Service A Sacred Trust 
 
Wednesday, February 13, 2008 I 1:00AM 
New Pleasant Grove Missionary Bapti~t Churc~ 795 Maynard Street 
Macon, Georgia 31217 
Pastor Richard Gammage Officiating 
 
 The Obituary 
Mrs. Hazel Stephens, affectionately known as the "Cake Lady", a native of Soperton, Truetlen County, Georgia, was born to the parentage of the late Clinton and Melissa Brown Smith. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Clarence W. Stephens; her brothers, Theotis, Harvey, and Robert; and her sisters, Ella Mae and Annie Lois. Mrs. Stephens departed this life on Thursday, February 7, 2008. 
Mrs. Stephens was a former employee of F. W. Woolworth retiring after twenty years of service. She was also employed for over thirteen years as a Food Service Teacher with the State of Georgia at the Youth Development Center. She was a devoted member of New Pleasant Grove Missionary Baptist Church for over sixty-years. 
She leaves to cherish her memories: a devoted son, Wallace 0. Stephens (Alexis); a devoted daughter, Kay B. Stephens; sisters, Adel Gillis, Ruthie Ashley, Rune// Smith, Sarah Smith all of Soperton, Georgia, and Cleo Matchen of Connecticut; two grandchildren, Dr. Torrance T. Stephens of Palmetto, Georgia and Jill S. Conners (Jesse) of Castaic, California; two greatgrandchildren, Thabiti and Chianti Stephens; devoted niece, Shirley Smith; goddaughter, Carolyn S. Killen (William); godbrother, Cue E. Walker and a host ofnieces, nephews, relatives, andfriends. 
 
Order ofService 
Musical Prelude . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dea. Marvin Bryant Minister of Music 
Processional 
 
Last Glance 
 
Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NPG Choir 
Scriptures Old Testament .......... .... .... Bishop Cor12elius Demps New Testament . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pastor O~car Wisdom 
 
Prayer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dea. George Henry 
 
Solo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rev. JJ7ayne Evans 
"Think ofHis Goodness to You" 
 
Remarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sis. Bessie Orrington 
 
"Please limit 3 minutes" 
 
""'As A Friend" 
 
Mr. Dan Fischer 
 
"As A Neighbor" 
 
Sis. Aridie Redding 
 
"As A Church Member 
 
& Caregiver" 
 
Silent Reading ofObituary 
 
Solo ............ .. ........................ Mrs. Christi Reid 
"Order My Steps " 
 
Eulogy . ............................ Pastor Richard Gammage 
 
Recessional 
 
Interment Middle Georgia Memory Gardens 
3225 Joycliff Road Macon, Georgia 
Repast shall be held at the Church Fellowship Hal/following all servi ~s.