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Obituary For Ethel Lee Price Stevens
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Ms. Ethel Lee Price Stevens.
Sister Ethel Lee Price Stevens (Sister Baby) was born in Leon County on September 8, 1940 to the late Mary Davis Price and Rev. Alphonso James Price, Sr. Ethel was the second oldest of 19 children.
She was married to Arthur Stevens for 64 years. She confessed Christ in 1954 and joined Greater Mt. Zion Primitive Baptist Church as her home church where she sang in Choir #2. She was educated in the Leon County School system and attended the Old Bond School, Old Lincoln and FAMC High.
Sister Stevens loved singing in the choir next to her husband. Her hobbies were fishing, taking people to appointments, stores and wherever they needed to go. She was employed at Florida State as a domestic worker.
She is survived by her husband, Arthur Stevens, three daughters: Shirley (Terry) Harley, Malinda (Jeff) Williams, and Beverly (Alonzo) Gonzalez. One son; Thurman Thumpson. Sisters; Bessie Cennaro, Brunswick, N. J., Evangelist Emma Paremore, Frankie (John) Knight, Eula Peterson, Nedra Maxwell, Jan Peterson and Evelyn Peterson, all of Tallahassee, FL.
Funeral service will be 11:00 A.M. Saturday, November 15, 2025 at Greater Mt. Zion P.B. Church, with burial at Tallahassee Memory Gardens.
Viewing will be from 12:00 (Noon) to 6:00 P.M. Friday, November 14, 2025 at Strong & Jones Funeral Home.
On behalf of the staff and management of Strong & Jones Funeral Home, Inc., we would like to extend our deepest sympathy to the family of Ms. Ethel Lee Price Stevens.
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Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid. (John 14:27 KJV)
With a saddened heart, I express my sincere condolences to the family. Mrs. Ethel Stevens was a very good mother-in-law. She showed me love in many ways and she will be missed by many people.
To the family, I encourage you to remember the good memories you have of her and the lessons she taught verbally and in actions. Please remember to keep God first and always pray.
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To my beautiful aunt you will be greatly missed,I will never forget your beautiful smile and that laugh like no other.You were an important matriarch and pillar in this family.You've touched the hearts of us all my love is always with you and you are always in my heart gone, but never forgotten.May you continue to rest in POWER in the arms of our Lord and Savior no more pain.Good and faithful servant well done the race is over the victory won.(Palms 147:3 He heals the broken hearted and binds up there wounds)🙏🏽❤️🙏🏽
I was deeply saddened to hear about Aunt's passing. She was such a kind, graceful, and loving person who touched the hearts of everyone around her. I will always cherish the wonderful memories we shared and the warmth she brought to our family. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with the entire family during this difficult time. May her spirit rest peacefully, and may the love she gave continue to comfort us all.
Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.
