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Parrie Lee Stephens

11/21/1937 - 07/30/2026

Obituary For Parrie Lee Stephens

The funeral services for the late Mrs. Parrie Lee Stephens, who departed this life on Thursday, July 30, 2026, will be held on Saturday, August 8, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. from the New Beulah Grove Baptist Church in Sylvester, Georgia. Reverend Karl Smith, Pastor, will deliver the Eulogy. Burial will follow in the Shepard Memorial Garden Cemetery.

With heartfelt love and cherished memories, we celebrate the life of Mrs. Parrie Lee Roddy Stephens, who peacefully departed this life at the age of 88 on July, 30, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family.

Born on November 21, 1937, in Worth County, Georgia, to Mr. Randal Roddy, Sr. and Mrs. Eva Mae Stewart Roddy, Parrie Lee lived a life defined by kindness, strength, faith and unwavering devotion to her family. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great grand mother, sister, aunt, and cherished friend whose gentle spirit touched everyone who knew her.

At an early age, Parrie Lee met and married the love of her life, Mr. Isaac Stephens. She became a member of New Beulah Grove Baptist Church, where she gracefully served as member of the Usher Board and the Church Choir.

Parrie Lee's greatest joy was her family. She dedicated her life to nurturing, encouraging and loving those around her. Through life’s triumphs and challenges, she remained a source of wisdom, comfort and unconditional love. Her home was a place where everyone felt welcomed, and her compassion left a lasting impression on all who crossed her path.

Parrie Lee was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Isaac Stephens; her daughter Charlene Stephens-Lewis and son David Lee Stephens, Sr; grandsons David Lee Stephens, Jr and David Lee Stephens III; great-grand son Riley Jackson; sister Betty Jean Raing; and her brothers C.L. Roddy, Floyd Roddy and Johnny Roddy.

Parrie Lee leaves to cherish her sweet memories in the hearts of her three daughters Lois Stevens, Joyce Celestin both of Poulan, GA, Grace (Larry) Jackson of Calhoun, GA; two sons Johnny Ray (Yancey) Stephens of Albany, GA, James (Anne) Stephens of Cartersville, GA; 19 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren, and 1 Great-great grandchild; five sisters Eva Mae Roddy-Hill of Sumner, GA; Shirley Drayton, Mary Roddy both of Sylvester, GA; Clarise Griffin, Frankie Mae (Frank) Hill both of Poulan, GA; two brothers Otis Roddy of Albany, GA; Randall (Althea) Roddy, Jr. of Sumner GA; five sisters-in-law; Magdalene Patterson, Annie (Clarence) Jackson, Gladys Stephens, Vicky Watkins, all of Poughkeepsie, NY, Alice (Nelson) Williams of Newburgh, NY; close friends Pauline Young, Betty Stephens and Mae Lou Marlin; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

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Lois and family I'm so sorry for your loss. Miss Pattie Lee was a special lady I have known and loved for many years. Praying for God's comfort and peace for each of you during this time and the days ahead.

Sandra Jones

Condolences to the family. May God be with you all through your time of grief and healing.

Bonnie Stephens (Granddaughter of Doc Stephens, daughter of Jimmie Stephens)

My deepest condolences to you and your family you will truly be missed.

Alfred Lewis

My deepest condolences to the family and friends Grover McCullors

Grover McCullors

Mrs Stephen's you will always have very special place in my heart I love you Niki

Niki

You have my deepest sympathy. I WILL KEEP THE FAMILY IN MY PRAYERS

Linda Curry

Sorry for your lost she was a kind lady with a Beautiful Soul

Ruth woods Johnson

Sorry for your loss , Prayers for all

Hubert Souter

My condolences and prayers to the family

Diana Smith

To the family of Mrs Parrie Lee. I am so sorry about the loss of your loving mother. My sincere prayers and condolences to the family. ❤️🙏❤️🙏

Bobbie Williams

My Prayers are with the Stephens family

Tony King

My Condolences and Prayers to the Family and friends Rip Cuz

Betty Shannon-Lingo

Praying for all the family during this difficult time.

Leslie Royster

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