Opal Jeannette (Jean) Kyle Stephens passed away on November 8, 2015 at Autumn Leaves in Denton, TX. She was born April 13, 1922 in Celina, TX to Eugene Kyle and Ada Katie Malone of Alexandria, TN. She lived and attended schools in Denton, NT Lab School and UNT. In 1939 she married William B. (Mike) Stephens and they had 75 wonderful years of marriage. Jean was a retired teacher from Denton High School. She was a member of Ann's Haven Hospice Auxiliary, Denton Area Retired Teachers Association, Parents Association Denton State School, UNT Golden Eagles, and a life member of the Texas Retired Teacher Association. She was a member of the First Baptist Church.
Jean loved spending time with her family and friends. She is preceded in death by son William B (Steve) Stephens Jr. and her husband. She is survived by daughter Pam Riney and husband Danny of Sanger, TX, son James Timothy (Tim) Stephens of Denton, TX, daughter in law Irene Stephens of Green Oaks, IL. Grandchildren, Jennifer Edwards, Denton, TX, Brian Edwards, Denton, TX, William B. (Billy) Stephens III of Green Oaks, IL, two great grandchildren Nicolas and Emma Edwards. Also survived by nieces and nephews: Larry Frank and wife Susan, Denton, Darlene and Larry Horst, Sanger, Becky and Ed Chisenhall, Denton.
Visitation will be Monday, November 9, 2015 from 5:00 to 7:00 at DeBerry Funeral Directors, 2025 W. University Dr. Denton, TX. The funeral service will be Tuesday at 1:00 P.M. in the chapel of DeBerry Funeral Directors. Burial will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park.
The family would like to thank Autumn Leaves, Ann's Haven and Stephanie Hubbard for the love and care for our loved one.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Volunteer Services Council for the Denton State Supported Living Center, PO Box 368, Denton, TX 76202, or VNA Ann's Haven Hospice.