In Loving Memory
Bethel Stephens
1/26/1936 — 11/19/2013
Claybar-Funeral-Home
A Life Remembered
Obituary
Bethel Stephens, 77, of Orange, passed away Wednesday, November 20, 2013, at her residence.
Funeral service will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, November 23, 2013, at Claybar Funeral Home Chapel in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Jeff Bell, pastor of Calvary Baptist Church in Port Acres. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens near Bridge City. Serving as Pallbearers will be Phil Phillips, Donald Neff, Larry Swiderski, Ron Swiderski, EJ McKay and Doug Venable.
Visitation will begin at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, at the funeral home.
Born in Jacksonville, Texas on January 26, 1936, Bethel was the daughter of M.L. “Doc” and Avis (Casey) Floyd. She enjoyed camping, fishing and as well as shopping. Bethel also enjoyed cooking and spending time with her family.
Preceded in death by her daughter, Rebecca Stephens, Bethel is survived by her husband of 55 years, Orbia Stephens; daughter and son-in-law, Lisa and Ron Swiderski of Orange; and grandchildren, Maddie and Sarah Swiderski.
Funeral service will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, November 23, 2013, at Claybar Funeral Home Chapel in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Jeff Bell, pastor of Calvary Baptist Church in Port Acres. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens near Bridge City. Serving as Pallbearers will be Phil Phillips, Donald Neff, Larry Swiderski, Ron Swiderski, EJ McKay and Doug Venable.
Visitation will begin at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, at the funeral home.
Born in Jacksonville, Texas on January 26, 1936, Bethel was the daughter of M.L. “Doc” and Avis (Casey) Floyd. She enjoyed camping, fishing and as well as shopping. Bethel also enjoyed cooking and spending time with her family.
Preceded in death by her daughter, Rebecca Stephens, Bethel is survived by her husband of 55 years, Orbia Stephens; daughter and son-in-law, Lisa and Ron Swiderski of Orange; and grandchildren, Maddie and Sarah Swiderski.
Service Details
Gatherings in remembrance
Visitation
Saturday, November 23, 2013 · 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Claybar Funeral Home Orange, 504 5th Street, Orange, 77630
Other
Saturday, November 23, 2013 · 2:00 PM
Claybar Funeral Home Orange, 504 5th Street, Orange, 77630
Messages of Love
From family and friends
Him Department, Christus Hospital - St. Elizabeth
February 29, 2024
HIM Department, Christus Hospital - St. Elizabeth purchased the Secret Garden Basket for the family of Bethel Stephens.
Anonymous
November 22, 2013
Fall Fantasia was purchased for the family of Bethel Stephens.
Linda Blanton
November 22, 2013
Linda Blanton purchased the Fall Fantasia for the family of Bethel Stephens.
Phyllis Mccall
November 22, 2013
Just know you have a very special angel watching over you. Lean on GOD for comfort and strength. My prayers are with everyone.
Anonymous
November 22, 2013
Sweet Tenderness was purchased for the family of Bethel Stephens.
Anonymous
November 21, 2013
Serene Retreat was purchased for the family of Bethel Stephens.
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