Obituary of Deanna D. Stephens

Deanna D. Stephens - Lexington - Services for Deanna D. Stephens, 78, of Lexington, will be announced at a later date. Woodridge Funeral Home of Lexington is assisting the family. Ms. Stephens passed away at her home, January 12, 2017. Born in Miami, Florida, she was a daughter of the late Lester Luther and Ardina Travis Jandreau Silva. She is survived by her children; daughters, Johnnie Sue Vance of Lexington, Shawn C. Cunningham (Shawn), of Lexington, son, Donn D. Calhoun (Michelle), of Lexington, daughter, Paula R. Birchmore (Randy) of Lexington; 22 grandchildren; many loving great-grandchildren and a large and loving extended family. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by 3 children; son, Brian M. Williams, daughter, Gwendolyn Sue Williams, son, Charles Travis Williams; 3 grandchildren; Johnny Robert Connell, William Lindsey Calhoun, Brian M. Williams, Jr.; 2 sisters, Jacqueline Susan Reber, Faith Lois Lester Creech; brother, Douglas Luther Silva. The family would like to thank South Carolina Hospice and Palliative Care for their attentive care in making Deanna's last days comfortable, and Dr. Tabitha Garner of Pelion Family Practice for her assistance and professional care. The family requests no flowers, please. Memorial contributions may be made to Carolina Wildlife Center, 5551 Bush River Road, Columbia, SC 29212, or www.carolinawildlife.org