Mary Lee Stephens 1936-2022

Mary Lee Stephens, 86, of Seneca, passed away Friday, Nov. 11, 2022, at Oakley Place of Seneca.

Mary was born on Sept. 29, 1936, in Goff, the daughter of William Ward Sourk and Mary (Capsey) Sourk. She married Norman Lee Stephens on Aug. 14, 1955, in Goff. Norman passed away on April 9, 2011, in Americus. 

Mary is survived by her three sons, David (Carol) Stephens of Springdale, Ark., Brian (Ruth) Stephens of Olathe and Donald (Pamela) Stephens of Onaga; her sister, Virginia Cook of Parsons; her brother, Edward (Helen) Sourk of Hiawatha; her five grandchildren; and her 12 great-grandchildren. 

A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 8 at the Fairview Cemetery in Goff. The family has suggested memorial contributions to the Coins for a Cause of Seneca or the Nemaha County Home Health & Hospice in Sabetha, sent in care of Popkess Memorial Chapel, 814 Castle St., Seneca, KS 66538. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.popkessmortuaries.com