Anna Stephens

November 16, 1927 - July 15, 2014

Anna I. Stephens, 86, of Muncie, went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, July 15, 2014 at Liberty Village. She was born November 16, 1927 in Jamestown, Tennessee, a daughter of the late Oplis and Gladys (Delk) Reynolds. Anna had previously been employed in the garment industry in Livingston, Tennessee and after moving to Muncie was employed at Butterfield Canning Company. A homemaker, Anna loved her family and taking care of them. She was an excellent cook and was well known for her peanut butter cookies. Anna loved people and was quite the socializer. She also enjoyed rummage sales and while living at Liberty Village she enjoyed playing Bingo. She attended True Light Baptist Church and in recent years attended the Fellowship Baptist Church. She is survived by a son, Jack (wife: Carol) Stephens of Muncie; two daughters, Loma Kate (husband: Keith) Dake of Baker, Louisiana and Betty Stephens of Muncie; five grandchildren, Mike Stephens, Melanie Richwine, Tony Stephens, Deena Stephens and Kim Rankin; several great-grandchildren; a brother, William “Toby” (wife: Effie) Reynolds of Pall Mall, Tennessee; several sisters-in-law; a brother-in-law and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James Stephens; two sons, James Stephens and Johnny Stephens; a grandson, Kenny Reynolds; a brother, Charles Reynolds and a sister, Morlene Brannon. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday, July 18, 2014 at the Fellowship Baptist Church, 2204 S. Macedonia, Muncie with Pastor Tim Reynolds officiating. Burial will follow in Gardens of Memory. Friends may call from 12:30 a.m. until time of service Friday at the church. Arrangements are entrusted to the care of Sproles Family Funeral Home. You may send the family a personal condolence at www.sprolesfamilycares.com. The Sproles family and staff are honored to serve the family of Anna Stephens.