It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mother Leatu Irene Stephens, (96), who transitioned on Friday, May 29, 2026. The family will be receiving friends at 2001 Road 30, Lake View, South Carolina 29563.

Public Viewing for Mother Leatu Irene Stephens will be held on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM at the Samuel Bartell Memorial Chapel, located at 1309 East Calhoun Street, Dillon, South Carolina 29536.

Celebration of Life for Mother Leatu Irene Stephens will be held on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at 2:00 PM at St. Peter's Pentecostal Holiness Church. 406 Leach St, Rowland, NC 28383.

Mother Leatu Irene Stephens final resting place will be at the church cemetery, St. Peter's Memorial Gardens, Hamer, South Carolina.

All arrangements and professional services have been entrusted to Bartell Funeral Home, LLC of Dillon, South Carolina.

Please keep the Stephens and McRae families lifted in prayer during their time of bereavement.