Francesville – Edith Mae Kenyon Stevens, age 97 passed away at 10:25 PM Tuesday, May 3, 2022 in Parkview Haven Retirement Home, Francesville.  Edith was born January 10, 1925 in Lafayette to the late Frank and Mildred Spangler Kenyon.

Edith was a 1942 graduate of Medaryville High School.  She married James Stevens in the Brown Street Methodist Church, Lafayette, April 11, 1946 and he preceded her in death January 14, 1960.  They settled down and purchased a small farm west of Francesville, next to Jim's parents Ray and Victoria Stevens. Following her husband's untimely death, Edith worked several jobs to support her family.  For many years she was employed as secretary for the Jasper County Extension Office in Rensselaer.  She served as a teachers aide in Gillam Grade School and West Central Elemenatry Schools for several years where she loved the students and they loved her.  She concluded her working years as a courier/delivery driver for People's State Bank now Alliance Bank in Francesville.   Edith remained on the family farm in Gillam Township until moving to Parkview Haven.

Edith was a devout Christian which served her well as she faced the challenges and adversities of raising her four boys on the farm…she had attended the former Independence Methodist Church in Gillam Township, Francesville United Methodist Church and more recently the St. James United Church of Christ.  She supported and encouraged her boys in school, sports, 4-H and Sunday School.

Surviving are:  three sons; Bruce Stevens of LaPorte, IN, Mark (Malva) Stevens of Francesville, Gary (Barbara) Stevens of Culver.  A daughter-in-law Linda Hale Stevens of Francesville.  Nine grandchildren; Cris Stevens of Clermont, Fl, Susan Stevens of Michigan City, Scott (Nikki) Stevens of Wolcott, Todd (Wendi) Stevens of Rensselaer, Brad (Erica) Stevens of Francesville, Jill (Shawn) Roser of Valparaiso, Matthew (Lisa) Stevens of Tamapa, Fl, Brett Stevens of Indianapolis, Lindsey (Justin) Kletz of Francesville.  Also surviving are 15 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grand-son.  She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Jim and a son Terry Stevens, August 14, 2016 and daughter-in-law Janis Minniear Stevens, February 14, 2022.

Visitation hours are 1:00 – 3:00 PM Tuesday, May 10, 2022 with funeral services following at 3:00 PM with Pastor Judy Doll officiating at St. James United Church of Christ (10934 County Rd. 600 South, Fancesville).  Interment will follow in Roseland Cemetery, Francesville.  Memorial contributions may be directed to the St. James United Church of Christ.  Family and Friends Funeral of Wingate is honored to serve the Stevens family.  Visit us online at www.familyandfriendsfh.com to sign the guestbook or share a memory.