Linda Stevens

Linda Sue Stevens was born in Kansas City, Missouri on September 9,1951 to Fern Elizabeth Hamby andLeland Franklin Hamby. Linda was Saved on Easter Sunday evening at the Assembly of God Church in Fair Play in 1965, later being Baptized at Slagle Creek by Garland Pool and joining the Enon Church. Linda married William Joseph Stevens on October 7, 1969. Together they had a loving daughter on June 17,1971, whom they named Susan Beth Stevens. Linda had 10 sisters and 7 brothers total; Dale Hamby, James Hamby, William Franklin (Billy) Hamby, Ronnie Lee Hamby, Terry Hamby, Donna Crow, Elaine Pyle, Raylene Keith, Barbara Carstens, Dorothy Alunbough, Hazelene Clayton, Kathlene Cox, Carl Claphen, Tommy Claphen, Cathy (Claphen), Jani Pines, and Joan. Linda is undeniably known for her giving heart and her loving soul. She gave and gave and gave to many who needed help. She over did herself with her unselfish hands and never once expected anything in return. If someone needed money, she gave what she could, if someone needed food, she gave what she had, if someone needed to be driven somewhere, no matter what hour in the night, she did. And she did all these things even if she was having a rough day with her own health, and that person would have never known. She happily went without to unselfishly make someone else's life easier. She loved her family unconditionally. Her grand babies were her pride and joy. There is no limit to the love and pride she had for each of them, they made her complete. If she had a sick grandchild, she was there. If her daughter was sick, she came. If her son in law was sick, she wanted to help. If her niece was sick, she was there. She lovingly took care of her husband the best that she could and she devoted herself to making sure his needs came before her own. She loved him, and he loved her, and will miss her love and nurturing companionship. She was a perfect Mother and Mother in Law, with gentle, loving hands.She was proud of Susan, passing on many quality's, advice, and life lessons to guide her. Linda was an amazing mother in law to Craig, and proud of how he takes care of Susan and their family, Brody, Ashley, Garrett, Brandi, Jennifer, Tori, Sean, Dale, Caitlin and Nakia, are forever enriched, with Linda's life, and unlimited love that she gave them. She did not live a money wealthy life but she was rich in love and a giving kind soul. She made many dear friends who she loved to bake, and cook for, just to surprise them. Her hobbies were cooking, sewing, crochet, crafting, oil painting, word search puzzles, and mushroom hunting. She had a collection of Angel figurines that were given as gifts, or she would pick them up at garage sales, thrift stores, etc., any that she felt needed a home; because she certainly believed in Angels. She loved her husband unconditionally. She cherished being a Mom, a Grandma and MaMaw, and her companionship with her little dog, Peaches. She never ever left her family without giving them hugs and kisses and an "I love you". She loved. She is loved. She is her family's Angel now. Linda passed away on Sunday, February 25,2018 at Mercy Hospital in Springfield Missouri. Linda was preceded in death by her father and mother, brother Dale, brother James, brother Ronnie Lee, and her dear "Granny" Lula Wilson, uncle Bill Wilson,sister in law, Vicky Hamby, (wife of Dale) step-mother, Mary Hamby. On Bill's side; loving mother in law, Annalene Stevens, father in law, Charlie Stevens, brother in Law, Howard Stevens & wife Lorene, sister in law, Anna Jean Anderson (Stevens), brother in law Bob Slagle. Survived by husband Bill, daughter Susan and son in law Craig, grand children Garrett Huff, Ashley Huff, Brody Huff and daughter in law Brandi Huff. Linda lovingly stepped in the roll of "Mom" for niece Jennifer Hamby, granddaughter Tori Franklin, nephew Sean Hamby, grandson Dale Hamby, Caitlin Hamby, and NaKia Hamby. Also survived by Step Mother Nellie Hamby, and a whole slew of Aunts, Uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, and sister in law Sandy Hamby. And on Bill's side; brother in law Jim Stevens & wife Susan Stevens, sister in law Lavanna Slagle & husband Glen, three 3 nephews, and sister in law Karen Stevens (wife of Howard). And her loyal companion dog, Peaches . The family is having a Memorial to celebrate Linda's life, with family and friends, on Sunday, March 4th, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. at the home of Craig and Susan Huff. There is a book to sign at Butler Funeral Home, and will be at the Memorial on Sunday. At a later date, Linda's cremains will be joining the farm, on a private family mushroom hunt.

Linda Stevens

September 12, 1951 - February 25, 2018