Delma Gillum Stephens

January 15, 1930 - October 8, 2010

Delma Gillum Stephens age 80 of Grayson, Kentucky fomerly of Elliott Co, Kentucky passed away Friday morning, October 8, 2010 at her residence. Mrs. Stephens was born January 15, 1930 in Elliott County, Kentucky a daughter of the late Wincel Sr and Vesta Thornsberry Gillum. Delma was a homemaker and a member of Blaine Trace Baptist Church, she loved her family, and her Lord and Saviour. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, Ora Stephens; two brothers, Edgar Gillum and Wincel Gillum, Jr. One sister; Wanda Gillum. She is survived by six sons; John Stephens of Grayson,Ky, Edward Stephens of Mentor, Ohio, Emory Stephens of Webbville, Ky, Murdie Stephens and Elwood Stephens both of Grayson, Ky, and Ora David Stephens of Hitchins, Ky. Two daughters; Thelma Laney of Sandy Hook, Ky, and Geneva Evans of North Carolina. One brother; Deward Gillum of Sandy Hook, Ky. Two sisters; Dale Lyon of Columbus, Ohio, and Ailene Lewis of Dayton, Ohio. Nineteen grandchildren and several great grandchildren, along with a host of extended family members and friends who will sadly mourn her passing. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m Monday October 11, 2010 at Wallowhole Independent Baptist Church with Brothers Gary Sparks and Franklin Gillum officiating. Burial will follow in the Gillum Cemetery at Burke, Ky. Friends may call after 5:00 p.m Sunday, October 10, 2010 and anytime until the service hour Monday at the church. Waddell & Whitt Funeral Home in Sandy Hook, Ky in charge of arrangements.