Dorothy Christine Stevens

Dorothy “Dottie” Christine Stevens, age 83, of Sebring, FL, passed away Saturday, April 7, 2018.  She was born March 4, 1935 in New Orleans, LA to Earle Howard and Dorothy Elizabeth (Donald) Robins.  She and her family moved to Sebring in 1958, coming from Ozark, AL.  They resided at the Sebring Hotel, where her husband Ray was the manager.  After raising six kids she began her endeavors toward her teaching degree and attained a Master’s degree as media specialist. She was a member of the Delta Kappa Gamma Society International.   Dottie was an employee for over 35 years of the Highlands County school system.  She was faithful member for over 50 years at the First United Methodist Church of Sebring, FL.  Dottie is survived by her Children – Debbie J. Taylor (Rick) of Sebring, FL; Ronnie L. Stevens (Megumi) of Okinawa, Japan; Donna L. Howerton (Charles) of Lorida, FL; Beverly E. Collins (Donald) of Clearwater, FL; Betsy S. Bagwell (Gary) of Avon Park, FL; Robert S. Stevens (Lesley) of New Smyrna Beach, FL; Sisters – Suzi Beason of Gadsden, AL; Betti Allen (Larry McGraw) of Atlanta, GA; Grandchildren – Keith, Jenna, Lisa, Kara, Christi, Carey, Cory, Robin, Dusty, Brandee, Sarah, Eric; Great Grandchildren – Raelyn, Aspen, Trey, Grant, Bella, Caylee, Carter, Cooper, Mason, Baylee, Hudson, Emerson, Rory, Caitlyn, Rowan, Bre; and numerous Nieces and Nephews.  She is preceded in death by her Parents and her Husband – Ronald Ray Stevens.  Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 14, 2018 at 11:00 AM at the First United Methodist Church of Sebring with family receiving friends at beginning at 10:00 AM.  Memorial contributions may be made to the Children’s Museum of the Highlands, P.O. Box 1243, Sebring, FL 33871 or the First United Methodist Church, 126 S. Pine St., Sebring, FL  33870.

Services entrusted to:

Stephenson-Nelson Funeral Home

4001 Sebring Parkway

Sebring, FL 33870

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