Obituary of Elizabeth Stephenson

Elizabeth R. Stephenson, 82, passed away Tuesday, February 17, 2015 at Providence Health Care in Warsaw, KY. She was born at Lost Creek in Breathitt County, KY on June 15, 1932, where she lived her first 7 years. From there she moved to Boone County where she lived the next 71 years. She was preceded in death by her parents Bryson B. Fugate and Mabel (Haddix) Rosenstiel, her step-father Albert Rosenstiel, her husband of 39 years Eugene C. Stephenson, and daughter-in-law Yvonne (Young) Stephenson. Though an only child, Elizabeth had five step-siblings (Rosenstiel), eight half-siblings (Fugate) and many cousins, with eight being double-first cousins (Haddix). Elizabeth was a member of Beaverlick Baptist Church, being very active and involved for more than four decades. She also enjoyed genealogy, and was formerly active in the Daughters of the American Revolution. She collected dolls, enjoyed crafts, and spending time with her family and grandchildren. She is survived by her four children, Sandra Dennis (Bob) of Cayce, SC; Betty J. Shinkle (Monte) of Jefferson City, MO; Shirley Warnick (Kelley) of Warsaw, KY; and E.C. Stephenson II of Burlington, KY; 10 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren, six sisters-in-law, and one brother-in-law. Visitation will be held Saturday, February 21, 2015 from 10:00AM- to 12:00 noon at the Beaverlick Baptist Church (11460 US 42, Union, KY 41091). The memorial service will begin at 12:00 at the church. Interment will be in Beaverlick Christian Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Providence of Gallatin Health Care, 499 Center St. Warsaw, KY 41095 or the Beaverlick Christian Cemetery Fund, PO Box 242 Verona, KY 41092.