In memory of

Mrs. Ethelyn "Rita" Willis Stephens

Smyrna, Georgia

May 25, 1941 - August 2, 2023

May 25, 1941 - Aug 2, 2023

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In memory of

Mrs. Ethelyn "Rita" Willis Stephens

Passed

August 2, 2023
Born

May 25, 1941
Resided

Smyrna, Georgia

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Please consider a donation to Stephens Family Love Fund.

$1,375.00

total raised

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*UPDATE*
LIVE STREAM THE SERVICE HERE>
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Thank you so much for everyone's love and support during this time for our family. We will be having Mom’s Celebration Of Life Service on August 10th 2023 at 11 AM at Hoosier Memorial United Methodist Church. ***We are asking that all attendees wear White & Turquoise attire in celebration of Mom’s life!*** Please find all viewing and additional service details in the events tab of this site.

Many of you have asked, "How can I help?" In lieu of sending flowers, we would truly appreciate the offering of your time, talents, and treasures to assist with the family's practical needs so that we may focus on the arrangements for Mom's celebration of life. No amount or service rendered is too small.

We would ask that you please leave a message and/or share your personal memories of Mom here as a place for us to continue her legacy and archive the moments in real time. Trust, we will need them in the upcoming days to help us all.

We are incredibly grateful for everyone's love, prayers, condolences, and support during this time for our family.

All Condolences & Expressions of Sympathy Can Be Sent To :

Swarita King
4135 Manson Ave.
Smyrna, Ga. 30082

Directly to "The Stephens Family Love Fund" from the "In Lieu of Flowers" section on this site.

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Ethelyn Willis Stephens Life and Legacy

Ethelyn Willis Stephens was born on May 25, 1941, in Cocoa, Florida. She was the third child of nine children born to the late John Dover Willis Sr. and Ethelyn Mae Houston Willis. Ethelyn was affectionately known as Rita.

Rita relocated to Atlanta, GA with her parents and siblings in 1955. Rita’s school record is replete with diligent work and a passion for learning. She attended E.R. Carter Elementary, …

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