Dela Mae Stephens

Mrs. Dela Mae Stephens, 78, of Town Mtn. Rd., Blairsville, Ga., died Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2007 in the Piedmont Hospital following a brief illness.

Mrs. Stephens was born May 2, 1928 in Union County, Ga., the daughter of the late Elmer W. Rich and the late Delilah Rich Crump. She was a native and lifelong resident of Union County. Dela enjoyed quilting and sewing in the winter and gardening and canning in the summer. She was employed with the Dress Factory for over 28 years. She loved her family dearly and also loved her church, which she sang in the choir, had been a Sunday School Teacher and was active in Bible School. She was the longest active member (1942). She was preceded in death by her husband of 48 years, Frank Stephens in 2001; brother,Vernon Rich; and a sister, Lucille Hughes. Mrs. Stephens was a member of the Harmony Grove Baptist Church.

Surviving Mrs. Stephens are sons and daughters-in law, Danny

and Janet Stephens of

Blairsville, Anthony and

Mary Ann Stephens of

Blairsville; grandchildren,

Robin, Curtis, Drake and Emma

Stephens; many other relatives and friends also survive.

Funeral services were

held Friday, Feb. 2, 2007 at 2

p.m. from the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Stacy Dyer and Rev. Harley Hunter officiating. Special music was presented by the Kelley Trio. Pallbearers were Joey Morgan, Greg Stephens, Johnny and Darrell Stevens, Jerry Cheek and Doug Davenport. Honorary pallbearers were Junior and Charles Duckworth, Farrell Penland and Scottie Jarrard. Interment follow in the Harmony Grove Cemetery.

Mountain View Funeral Home of Blairsville in charge of the arrangements. You may sign the family guest book and send condolences on line at www.mountainviewfuneralhome. com.