"Those who knew Willette W. Stevens can say she has to be one of God's greatest miracles. Her special brand of gentleness reprimanded everyone. She willingly and happily helped anyone she could".

Willette Williams Stevens was born on February 18, 1933 to the late John Henry and Learlie Sims Williams in Asheville, North Carolina. She was the second of nine children.

Willette attended Stephens - Lee High School and graduated with the Class of 1951.

She met and married Marion Stevens. To this union six children were born.

She gave her life to Christ in early childhood and was member of New Bethel Baptist Church. She served faithfully and sang in the choir until her health failed.

Willette had a love and concern for the well being of people and family. She enjoyed baking and flower arranging.

She worked as a Nurses Assistant at Memorial Mission Hospital and was employed with Burlington Industries until retirement.

Willette  was preceded in death by her husband, Marion Stevens; two sons, Derrick and Timothy; four sisters, Louise Gray, Mildred McIntire, Saundra Williams and Arnethia Williams; two brothers, John Thomas and Broadus Williams.

She leaves to cherish her memories, three sons, Donelle Stevens, Jeffery Stevens and John Stevens; one daughter, Gina Poore (Paul); two sisters, Betty Moseley (Fred) and Sylvia Gaither (William); 13 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews and  other relatives and friends.

The funeral service will be 1 p.m., Tuesday, July 12, 2011 in the chapel of Ray & Allen Funeral Service with Rev. Antonio Logan officiating. Burial will be in Violet Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends 6-7 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.