Jane Sturdivant Stephens

Unknown - Nov 17th, 2008

Birth Date: Unknown
Death Date: Nov 17, 2008
Funeral Date: Unknown
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Biography: Jane Sturdivant Stephens, of Little Rock, died Monday, November 17,2008. Jane was born August 24, 1944, in Fort Worth, Texas, and grew up in Enid, Oklahoma. She has been a long time resident of Little Rock, following her attending Hendrix College and graduation form the University of Arkansas at little Rock. She was preceded in death by her parents, The Reverend Ben S. Sturdivant and Elizabeth Carlock Sturdivant. Jane is survived by her husband, David Stephens of Little Rock, and daughters, Elizabeth Claire Hirscheider and husband Carl of Memphis, Emily Mitchell Oury and husband Ted of Little Rock, Jana Whitten Owen and husband Donnie of Hot Springs Village, and Susan Whitten Gates and husband Mickey of Hot Springs, 10 grandchildren Amber, Courtney and Bailey Hirscheider; Olivia Anne Oury; David, Jeffery, Mark and Mitchell Owen; and Beth and Ben Gates 2 brothers Thomas C. Sturdivant and wife Deborah of Ft. Worth, Texas, James M. Sturdivant and wife Barbara of Tulsa, Oklahoma. Jane was a loving wife mother and grandmother who was happiest surrounded by her family. There will be a memorial service 11:00 AM, Friday, November 21st at St. James United Methodist Church officiated by Reverend John Embry. Burial of ashes will follow in the church columbarium. There will be a reception following services at the church. Services are under the direction of Ruebel Funeral Home, www.ruebelfuneralhome.com. Memorials in lieu of flowers may be made to the American Cancer Society.

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G.FORD

#12

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

I would like to offer my deepest sympathies to you. All of us have experienced the loss of a loved one. I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that you are never alone. Turn to the Holy Scriptures for guidance and to help soothe your heart. Psalms 34;18 assures us that God is near to those broken at heart and crushed in spirit. And you can also visit jw.org for more comfort .Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Jim Deming

#11

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

What wonderful joy and lightness Jane gave to us when we were young. We were blessed by Jane. I am thankful to see that she touched others in her too short life. My deepest sympathies to all of us who feel this loss.

Lane Deese Phelps

#10

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

I was so saddened to hear about Jane's untimely death. She was a special lady to the 3 Deese girls as well as to our parents, Margaret & Wilson Deese. I was very touched by the service at St. James.

Lane Phelps

Karen McKeever Flynn

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

What sad news to hear of Jane's death. When I think of Jane, I think of all the good times we had in junior high and high school. She was such fun to be with and always nice to everyone. We will all miss her very much. Our thoughts and payers are with her family at this time.

Judie Collier Henry

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Our mother Marion Collier, my sister Christine Roe, my brother Bruce Collier M.D. and myself send our sympathy to Jane's family there in Little Rock and to her brothers Tom and Jim and their families. Jane was a fun friend of my sister's growing up in Enid, Oklahoma. She was a pretty young lady with a feisty laugh. I remember seeing her and my sister in dress-up clothes, and they were knockouts!! And she certainly became a beautiful lady. I wish I had known she had settled in Little Rock. We paid a visit there 7 years ago and loved the city and surrounding countryside. May the Lord comfort her loved ones, Sincerely, Judie Henry

Katy Holden Rieger

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

I am saddened to hear about Jane. We were friends in junior high and high school in Enid, Oklahoma. Jane was the provider of so many of our fun times. She always loved a good joke and gave us all so much laughter. I know she will be missed. She was a special person.

Barbara Begg

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

I wish I was there to visit with the family. Jane and I were old childhood buddies in Enid Oklahoma. I would love to relate some of our grade school , junior high and high school experiences to you. We had some good, funny times together. I can see her laughing now. Bless you dear Jane. My thoughts and prayers to all of Jane's family. Barbara Beggs Enid Oklahoma.

Nancy Emmons Entriken

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

My thoughts are with Jane's family at this difficult time. I have many great memories of junior high and high school adventures with Jane, most of which involve a lot of laughter. She was a great girl and I am so sorry for your loss. We can always be thankful for our good memories.

Mary Kathryn Merritt Berta

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

I am very saddened to hear of Jane's passing. I was a very close friend of Jane's in high school in Enid, and we shared some wonderful teenage memories in Enid, Oklahoma. I had corresponded with Jane through the years, not very often but did keep up with her through our high school friends. Much love to her family and my thoughts are with you at this time.

Christine Collier Roe

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

I was so saddened to hear the news of the passing of my childhood friend, Jane. I have so many wonderful memories of growing up together in Enid Oklahoma. I am thankful that we were able to reconnect several years ago in a great telephone call. I want to extend my sympathy to her entire family.

Scotty & Carol Freebairn

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Our deepest sympathy to the Stephens family and Emily and Elizabeth. Jane was a dear friend for many years and we always enjoyed her great sense of humor.

Garry Lemons

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

My heartfelt symphathies go out to the family during this time. I met Jane and her husband David through mutual friends and she was so sweet and nice you couldn't help but like her.
I know she leaves behind so many who cared for her and will be greatly missed.
Once again, my deepest symphathies and may god bless.
Garry Lemons
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