Clara Delores Lunsford Stem, 88, died peacefully on 7/11/2024 in Houston, TX. She was born on 8/7/1935 in Garrison, TX. Her parents, Jesse Watson Lunsford and Dee Scarbrough Lunsford, preceded her in death. She bravely fought a good fight with end-stage pulmonary fibrosis. She was well known as Delores, Aunt Dee, Aunt Delores, Mom and Nana to her loved ones. She was a beautician, bible study leader, homemaker, wife and mother. She came from a large family. She was the last of her siblings to pass. Her siblings were Langston Lunsford, Elvida Lunsford Kelly, Faye Lunsford Hartt, Opal Lunsford Kelly, Billy Lunsford and Jesse Wendell Lunsford. In 2021, she lost her husband of more than 69 years of marriage, Albert "Al" Wayne Stem. The loss of Al truly devastated her. She leaves behind a daughter, Elaine Lynn Stem Maduzia, a son, Steven "Steve" Wayne Stem and fiancé Jennifer Moreno, and grandchildren, Christopher Ryan Maduzia and Corban Wayne Stem, as well as Alex, Oscar, and Olivia Riggs. She leaves behind numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins that she loved dearly. Delores enjoyed teaching the bible and quilting. She was a member of Spring Baptist Church and a founder and active member of her beloved quilting group, the "Sew and Sews", for over 30 years. Delores leaves a spiritual legacy for many generations to come. She taught Kay Arthur's precept studies and most recently taught Sunday School at Spring Baptist Church until she became homebound. Her mission was to tell as many people about Jesus as possible and ask others to do the same. There are no words to describe how deeply she will be missed. However, there is comfort in knowing her suffering has come to an end, and she is in perfect health in the arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. As desired, her golden-haired guardian angel came to take her home. The family would like to thank Unity Hospice and the Emergency Department of Houston Methodist Willowbrook for their care and kindness in her final days.
Loved ones are invited to honor Delores at the following:
Visitation: Thursday, July 18, 2024 from 5:00 - 8:00 pm
Calvary Hill Funeral Home, 21723 Aldine Westfield Rd.
Funeral Service: Friday, July 19, 2024 at 11:00 am
Calvary Hill Funeral Home, 21723 Aldine Westfield Rd.
Graveside Service: Friday, July 19, 2024 at 1:00 pm
Calvary Hill Funeral Home, 21723 Aldine Westfield Rd.
Reception/Meal: Friday, July 19, 2024 at 2:00 pm
Spring Baptist Church in Room A-100, 633 E. Louetta Rd.
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