BORN

1933

DIED

2018

FUNERAL HOME

Berry Funeral Home - Knoxville

3704 Chapman Highway

Knoxville, Tennessee

Mitzi Stephens Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jan. 8, 2018.

Mitzi Greene Stephens, age 84, was taken to be with the Lord on January 8, 2018. She retired from the eye doctors of Campbell, Patterson, and McCoy where she worked in the dispensary. Mitzi graduated from Old Knoxville High School and a longtime member of South Knoxville Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by parents, Robert and Stella Greene; brothers, Ray and Bobby Greene; and her faithful dog, Toby. Mitzi married the love of her life, Shirley Stephens and became a military wife traveling the world. She is also survived by her step-son, Danny Stephens; niece and nephew, David and Debbie Greene; and her great nephews, Ty and Sam Greene. The family would like to thank the Right at Home Healthcare for providing great care at home, especially Dee Dee and Margie. In Lieu of flowers memorials may be sent to FCA Memphis in care of Ty Greene, PO Box 171375, Memphis, TN 38187 or www.my.fca.org\Tygreene. The family will receive friends Thursday, January 11, 2018 from 1:00pm to 2:00pm at Berry Funeral Home, 3704 Chapman Highway, with a graveside to follow at Woodlawn Cemetery. Dr. Glen Sullivan officiating. Condolences may be offered at www.berryfuneralhome.com.

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January 16, 2018

Benna Boring

My dad, Ben Boring, was so sad to hear of Mitzi's passing. She introduced my mom to my dad and was my mom's maid of honor when they eloped. Please accept our condolences.

January 12, 2018

Myriam and Sam Martin

Our love and prayers are with you! Mitzi was a great friend and a good person to have worked beside! A sweet and kind person she was to all who knew her!

January 11, 2018

My condolences to Shirley. Praying for the entire family. Tracey

January 10, 2018

Sorry to Learn about the passing of Mrs. Stevens Will greatly be missed will be praying for the family and for Mr. Stevens also, May God bless all of you. The shell'.

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