Vera F. Stevens, Raytown, Mo.
1910 - 2008
Melvern native Vera F. Stevens of Raytown, Mo., died Thursday, March 20, 2008. She was 97.
The daughter of C.A. and Susie Lilly, she was born June 29, 1910, at Melvern. Her husband of 62 years, Harold “Steve” Stevens, died in 1994.
Mrs. Stevens is survived by one daughter, Sue Seward of Kansas City; one brother, Howard Lilly of Melvern; four grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. A brother, Warren Lilly; and a sister, Ora Chadbourne, died earlier.
The funeral was today at the Ivanhoe United Church of Christ. Burial was in Melvern Cemetery.
The family suggests that, instead of flowers, memorial contributions be made to the Ivanhoe United Church of Christ, 6512 Woodson, Raytown, MO 64133.