WISE, VA                                             SEPTEMBER 7, 2026

Shirley Stephens, 68 was called home by her Father the Lord Jesus Christ on Thursday, September 3, 2026.

She was always the one when our family needed help to volunteer to do anything, and she will be greatly missed by us.

Shirley always loved everyone with love of the Lord, the love she gave was more precious than anything to her family and friends. She was always thankful to have every person she knew in her life. Anytime she spoke of her family and friends she called them all precious to her.

Those waiting on her in heaven, her mother, Dorthy Salyers; sisters, Nancy Collins and Paula Hutchinson; brother, Mike Toney; and niece, Tammy Cassell.

Those left behind to cherish her memory are her husband, Ken Stephens; her precious dog, Maggie; two sons, Sean Dixon and Jody (Davie) Sadler; grandchildren, Lily, Kassity and Easton; sisters, Linda Fleming (David), Thelma Begley (Buddy); and Renee Hess; special nieces, Denise Collins and Michelle Adams; several nieces and nephews that loved her.

Special thank you to her neighbors whom she said were so precious to her, Kaye and Mark.

She fought the good fight; she finished the race.

There will be a private burial with Clergy Larry Lee.

Please visit www.sturgillfuneral.com to leave online condolences for the family.

Sturgill Funeral Home 1621 Norton Road SW Wise, VA 24293 is in charge of arrangements.