Search Obituaries

Tuesday, March 28, 2017

Ellen Stevens

Ellen Jane Biggs Stevens of Rockfish passed away Sunday, March 26, 2017 at her son's home in Sanford, at the age of 86.

She was born February 21, 1931 in Robeson County to the late Joseph Calvin Biggs and Dolly Ann Biggs. She is preceded in death by her sons, Calton Derwood "Woody" Tyner, and Joseph Stevens.

She was employed with Open Arms Retirement Center before she retired. During her retirement she was a caregiver for her son Joseph. She was an avid animal lover.

She is survived by her two sons, Lacy B. Tyner of Rockfish, and Harry M. Tyner and his wife Tammy of Sanford; her daughter, Joanne Hudson of Phoenix, Arizona; nine grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be held 1-3 p.m. Thursday, March 30, 2017 at Crumpler Funeral Home 131 Harris Ave. Raeford.

The funeral will be at 3 p.m. March 30, 2017 at Crumpler Funeral Home.

Burial will be in Raeford Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the animal charity of your choice.

Online condolences ma