Terry’s Metropolitan Mortuary | Talladega, AL

Obituary For Naomi Hardy Stevens

A celebration of life honoring Mrs. Naomi Hardy Stevens, 86, of Talladega will be held at 12:00 noon on Saturday, March 11, 2023, at Pine Avenue Church of God, Anniston. Pastor David Curtis will deliver the eulogy. Mrs. Stevens will lie in state at the church one hour prior to the service. Visitation will be held from 1-7 p.m. on Friday, March 10, 2023, at the funeral home.

To all that knew her, Naomi Hardy Stevens was kind, humble, loving and peaceful. Naomi began life’s journey on July 4, 1936 in Talladega, Alabama. She was the eldest daughter and one of ten children born to the late Alphonso Hardy and the late Annie Scott Hardy.

Naomi accepted Christ at a young age. She was a long time member of Talladega Church of God worshipping alongside her husband and family. During a portion of time as a member there, she served as Sunday school teacher. In later years, she attended Coosa Street Church before becoming a member of Pine Avenue Church of God. Being the oldest daughter, Naomi had the responsibility of caring for her younger siblings while her parents worked to make a living for their family. She attended Jennifer High School where she met and fell in love with the late Willie Ray Stevens. After completing high school, Naomi moved to Cincinnati, Ohio with her aunt, Iona Williams, to pursue a college degree in business administration. During her time in Cincinnati, she worked at the local Children’s Hospital as a waitress in the doctor’s cafeteria. At the age of 19, Naomi returned home and married Willie Ray on April 7, 1957, and to this union they were blessed with eight children.

Over the course of Naomi’s life, she worked as a home maker, caterer, cook and representative for both Blair’s Cosmetics and Avon. Her greatest achievement was being a loving mother to her children whom she adored. Her favorite past time was reading the Bible.

On the morning of March 3, 2023, God called Naomi to take her journey to her home on high. She was preceded in passing by her husband, Willie Ray Stevens; a daughter, Brenda Marie Stevens; parents, Alphonso and Annie; five brothers, Alfonso, Paul, Rayfield, Edward and Cornelius; and three sisters, Salome, Dewry and Laura Jean.

Naomi leaves to cherish her memory: four sons, Ray Stevens and Darius Stevens of Talladega, Alabama, Terence Stevens of Calera, Alabama and Gary (Victoria) Stevens of Stone Mountain, Georgia; three daughters, Rosalind Stevens of Talladega, Alabama, Norma Taylor of Gadsden, Alabama and Gloria (Bobby) Dukes of Wylie, Texas; grandchildren, Chiquita (Willis) Mayben and Nathaniel (Krista) Taylor of Gadsden, Alabama, Nastasia Stevens of Atlanta, Georgia, Tyler Stevens and Nicholas Stevens of Stone Mountain, Georgia, Christian Stevens of Nashville, Tennessee, Mikala Stevens of Waco, Texas and Peyton Dukes of Wylie, Texas; great grandchildren, Mya Mayben, Tianna Mayben and Brayden Mayben of Gadsden, Alabama Amon Sanders, Victoria Sanders and Ava Sanders of Atlanta, Georgia; one brother, Alex Hardy of Riverside, California; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Guest Book

Mother Stevens rest on I will always remember that beautiful radiant smile on your face and the soft spoken voice I will miss you but God has you in his care Earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal.Sister Inedia Thornton Pine Ave Church of God.

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My deepest condolences to the family. Sis. Stevens was one of the most kindest and soft spoken person I've ever seen. She will be surely missed. Much love to her family. ❤

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My deepest condolences to the family. Sis. Stevens was one of the most kindest and soft spoken person I've ever seen. She will be surely missed. Much love to her family. ❤

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My deepest condolences to the family. Sis. Stevens was one of the most kindest and soft spoken person I've ever seen. She will be surely missed. Much love to her family. ❤

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Our Deepest Sympathy 🕊️Larry, Jacqueline, Kourtney and Kenley High

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Mom, we will miss that warm smile, but it will forever be with us. Thank you for the love that you always gave. Rest Well In Heaven. Love Gary, Vickie, Tyler, and Nicholas

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To our Stevens Family... May Legions of Angels bring you Peace, Comfort and Strength during this difficult time. Mother Stevens was such a Beautiful Spirit, A Bright Light who leaves a lasting Legacy of Love. Cherish the Memories. The Burrell Family on behalf of Genesis ~ The Jim and Almonia Burrell Foundation

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Gary, Vickie, Nicholas, & Tyler. Our hearts and prayers are with you and family during this time. We love you. Emmitt, Annette, & Julian McKnight ❤️

- Annette McKnight

Our deepest sympathy 🙏 to the Stevens family. Our prayers are with you all. May the new angel rest in heaven 😇 Emmitt, Annette, & Julian McKnight, Decatur, Georgia

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Deepest Condolences 🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿 NSJHS Class of 1982

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Deepest Sympathy ❤️🙏🏿❤️🙏🏿 James & Donna Bryant

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Our deepest sympathy 🙏🏿 Andre & Carolyn Brown

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Our deepest sympathy

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To Our Stevens Family. No matter how old we are, to lose a mother is "still" life changing. Mother Stevens was a quiet, honorable, compassionate, gentle, and virtuous woman. Hold on to your memories of her and treasure them daily. ~ Our Deepest Sympathy ~ "Genesis, The Jim and Almonia Burrell Foundation

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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