Lexie Adkins Stephens, a longtime resident of Pierceton, was called home into eternal rest on Sunday, Feb. 23, 2020, at 9 p.m. Aged 90, she was living at Paddock Springs Healthcare at the time of her death. She was the matriarch of a large, loving family to whom she was known as “Granny.”
Born as Lexie Grace Conn on Aug. 24, 1929, near Printer, Ky., Lexie was the daughter of Wilburn and Tennessee Hamilton Conn and one of 10 children. She was married to Randall Adkins on Nov. 8, 1947, though he preceded her in passing on Jan. 12, 1955. Later on Aug. 29, 1958, she was married to Robert Stephens; he too preceded her in passing on Dec. 5, 1988.
Granny enjoyed cooking and baking and is remembered for her large country breakfasts, her homemade desserts and her huge vegetable garden. She loved time spent with family, playing cards and visiting. She was an avid bingo, Rook and Euchre player. She was previously a member of the American Legion Auxiliary, Pierceton.
Those who survive with memories to cherish include sons, Don (Dian) Adkins, of Pierceton; Danny (Vicky) Adkins, of Hunstville, Ala.; Ronnie Stephens, of Warsaw; Gary (Cecelia) Adkins, of Milford; Junior (Melanie) Stephens, of Warsaw; Joe (Beth) Stephens, of Claypool; daughters, Faye Campbell, of Warsaw; Cookie (Bill) Bryant, of Warsaw; Debra (Terry) Thompson, of Warsaw; Rita (Kenny) Elder, of Pierceton; Lena (Joe) Ball, of Burket; Tena (Brooks) Huffer, of Warsaw; and Belva Stephens, of Warsaw; daughter-in-law, Paula Adkins; brothers, Curtis Conn, David (Pat) Conn and Troy (Joan) Conn, all of Louisville; sisters, Eunice Samons, of Martin, Ky.; Marceline Hyden, of Louisville; and Linda (Sherman) Martin, of Louisville. Also surviving are 49 grandchildren, 96 great-grandchildren, 18 great-great-grandchildren and an honorary son, Sam (Judy) Lambert, of Baxter, Tenn.
In addition to two husbands, the following preceded her in passing: sons, Dean Adkins and Ray Stephens; daughters, Okie Baker and twin infants Sharon and Karen; grandchildren, Stacy Bryant and Mark Sexton; sisters, Loretta Risner, Rose Hyden and Joan Lafferty; and her parents.
Granny’s Life Celebration® is planned with Titus Funeral Home, 2000 E. Sheridan St., Warsaw, where visitors may gather on Friday, Feb. 28 from 2 to 8 p.m. On Saturday, Feb. 29, a funeral which celebrates her life will be held at Warsaw Family Worship Center, 1250 Husky Trail, Warsaw, beginning at 10 a.m. with gathering for one hour prior. Pastor William Whitaker will officiate with burial following in Hillcrest Cemetery, Pierceton.
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Memorials to Down Syndrome Association of Northeast Indiana, PO Box 13611, Fort Wayne, IN 46865; or to Night to Shine Prom c/o Warsaw Evangelical Presbyterian Church, 210 S. High St., Warsaw, IN 46580.
Condolences may be left for the family at www.TitusFuneralHome.com.
