Obituary of Suella G. Stevens

Bedford – Suella G. Stevens, 91, of Bedford, passed away at 5:05 am on Monday, November 13, 2023, at Stonebridge Health Campus. Born February 1, 1932, in Bedford, she was the daughter of Oren and Jewell (Foster) Root. She married Paul L. Stevens on January 30, 1953, and he preceded her in death on May 14, 2019. She was a homemaker and member of the Englewood Baptist Church. Survivors include three daughters, Linnea Skeen and husband, Jack, Dana Osborn and husband, Scott, and Karen Deckard and husband, Kenny, all of Bedford; four grandsons, Keith and Kevin Deckard, Justin and Jacob Osborn; great-grandchildren, Londyn, Harper and Ellis; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, two sisters, Irene McMahan and Virginia Ruth Fultz; a brother, Wilbur (Bill) Root. Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 pm on Thursday, November 16th with Pastor Stephen Carter and Pastor Dave Ferry officiating. Burial will follow in the Beech Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10:00 am until the hour of service on Thursday at the Day & Carter Mortuary. Family and friends may express condolences at www.daycarter.com.