Patricia Stephens, 67, of Dyer, passed away Friday, August 3, 2018 in Fort Smith. She was born July 19, 1951 in Los Angeles to the late James and Blanche Wood, Sr. She was a homemaker, and preceded in death by a sister, Barbara Thorpe; and a brother, Richard Wood.
She is survived by her husband, James Stephens of the home; a daughter, Brenda Putman and husband Frank of Fort Smith; a son, Johnny Stephens of Dyer; a sister, Sandy Wilson of Lomita, CA; a brother, James Wood, Jr. of South Carolina; five grandchildren, Brandon Putman, Jennifer Putman, Orion Stephens, Brittany Bottorff, and Nathan Stephens; and two great-grandchildren, Sebastian and Matthew Ramirez, and one on the way.
Cremation is under the direction of Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home of Van Buren, AR. A memorial service will be held at a later date.