Ethel E. Stephens

Ethel E. Stephens, age 93, of Bel Air, MD, passed away on April 12, 2012 at her home. Born in Baltimore, MD, she was the daughter of the late Albert Edward and Barbara Anna Klein Zepp and wife, for 63 years, of the late Hilbert "Steve" Stephens. She was the Director of Fundraising for Greater Baltimore Medical Center until she retired in 1981. She was a member of the Eastern Star, Oak Grove Baptist Church, and a former member of Valley Baptist Church in Timonium. She loved to bowl and was on leagues in both Timonium and Forest Hill. She was a devoted mother, loving grandmother, adoring great-grandmother and proud great-great-grandmother.

Mrs. Stephens is survived by her daughters, Barbara Rodriguez of Bel Air, MD and Elizabeth Butterfield of FL; grandchildren, Debbie Clarkson and husband, Don, Dawn Grandizio and husband, Art, Vickey Anderson and husband, Terry, and Frank Costin and girlfriend, Bridget Loudermilk; eight great-grandchildren and one great-great-granddaughter. She was predeceased by her parents and husband, and three siblings.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Oak Grove Baptist Church, 2106 Churchville Road, Bel Air, MD 21015.