Shirley Clark Stevens

SOUTH BOSTON Mrs. Shirley Clark Stevens of South Boston passed away on Tuesday, January 21, 2020 at the age of 87.She was born on October 2, 1932 in Halifax County to the late James Russell Clark and the late Edith Carpenter Clark and was married to the late Frank Thomas Stevens. Shirley was a graduate of Turbeville High School and worked with Burlington Industries for 19 years, then with ABB for 23 years retiring in 1991 after which she graduated from DCC as a Certified Nursing Assistant.She was a faithful member of Black Walnut Baptist Church, an active Choir member and was loved by all members there. Shirley is survived by sons, David A. Stevens of South Boston, and Gary Thomas Stevens and wife, Janet of Halifax; daughter, Karen S. Bliss and husband, Stan of South Boston; 8 grandchildren, Stephen Bliss, Beth Anne Murray, Ashley B. Riddle (Chip), Christopher A. Stevens (Hilary), Kristin S. Correll (Brooks), Jessica S. Snead (Jamie), Courtney S. White (Trey) and Dustin T. Stevens. She was blessed with 18 great grandchildren. A brother, LeRoy Keith Clark also survives. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Delbert Clark and Raymond Clark; three sisters, Gladys Dyer, Margaret Tingen and Evelyn Long. Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, January 24, 2020 at Brooks Lyon Betty B. Jones Chapel with Reverend Raymond Wooten officiating. Interment will follow in Glenwood United Methodist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends Thursday, January 23, 2020 from 6 – 7:30 PM at Brooks Lyon Funeral Home and other times at the home. The family requests in lieu of flowers please consider Black Walnut Baptist Church, PO Box 20, Cluster Springs, VA 24535.