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Fannie Georgina (Roberts) Stephens, 86, of Atoka, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully on July 24, 2026, in Atoka, Oklahoma.
Fannie was born on April 30, 1940, in Stringtown, Oklahoma, to Robert Dudley Roberts and Johnnie Sue (Raines) Roberts.
Fannie dedicated many years of her life to serving others. She worked in the kitchen and classroom at Inca Community Services, where she was known for her hard work and caring nature. She also provided housekeeping services for residents there, and her first job was as a nurse’s aide.
On April 30, 1970, she married the love of her life, Herbert Cletus Stephens, in Atoka, Oklahoma. They shared many wonderful years together until his passing on January 18, 1987.
Fannie was of the Jehovah faith and was a devoted member of Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses. She had a creative spirit and enjoyed crafting, painting, drawing, working puzzles, crocheting, flower arranging, watching animals, and spending time with her beloved family. She enjoyed making Jimmy cookies, and keeping him in line. Fannie was known as a very sweet and special lady whose kindness touched everyone she met.
Fannie is survived by her stepsons, Daniel Stephens, David Stephens; nieces, Cindy Muse and husband Jimmy of Atoka, OK, Regina Weedn of Garland, TX, Chris Savage and husband Chad of Garland, TX, Dyanna Shoemake and husband David of Irving, TX; numerous other relatives and dear friends.
Fannie is preceded in death by her parents, Robert Dudley Roberts and Johnnie Sue (Raines) Roberts; sisters, Doris Joan Williams, Dorothy Carpenter, Betty Louise Fryer; brothers, Robert Duley Jr., Melton Eugene Roberts.
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DATE OF SERVICES: 02:00 PM Sunday, August 16th, 2026
PLACE OF SERVICES: Brown's Funeral Chapel, Atoka, Oklahoma
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