Patsy Lou Stephenson

Patsy Lou Stephenson, 71, of Quitman died Aug. 10, 2012. She was born June 28, 1941 in Quitman, Ark. to Dell Vernon Ward and Nellie Melvina Johnston Ward. Mrs. Stephenson was of the Baptist faith and a member of Sardis Free Will Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her parents; two sons, Mark Manning and Randy Higdon; brothers, Jesse Ward and Elva Ward; sisters, Reba Gilmore, Georgia Banister, Linda Gattis, Melba Debusk and Wilma McDaniel. Survivors include husband, Jerry Stephenson; sons, Gary Manning and Stan Higdon; daughters, Karen McPherson and Robin Manning. Other survivors include brother J.L. Ward, and two grandchildren along with a host of extended family and friends. Visitation will be Sunday, Aug. 12, 2012 from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Bishop-Griffin Funeral Home in Greenbrier, with family receiving friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Monday, Aug. 13, 2012 at Sardis Free Will Baptist church with Bro. Wesley Watts officiating. Burial will follow at Beryl Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Teddy Hooten, Ernie Hooten, Dylan Aslakson, Zach Jeansonne and Caleb Higdon. Arrangements by Bishop-Griffin Funeral Home of Greenbrier. (501) 679-4400 www.bishopgriffinfuneralhome.com.