Jean Hinson Stephens

Jean Hinson Stephens of Covington, passed away October 10, 2017 at 84 years of age. Formerly of Griffin, GA, and Ducktown, TN, Mrs. Stephens had lived in Newton County since 2004, and was a member of The Church of the Good Shepherd. She was a 1954 graduate of Florida State University, where she was a member of Sigma Kappa Sorority, and received her Bachelor's Degree in Seondary Education. Mrs. Stephens was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph L. Stephens, Sr.; parents, Theodore Cecil and Lillie Bell (Daughtry) Hinson; brother, Joseph Mercer Hinson.

Survivors include her daughters and sons-in-law, Catherine and Rick Rogers of Atlanta, Mary (Stephens) and John Malone of Covington; son and daughter-in-law, Joseph L., Jr., and Anna Stephens of Yorktown, VA; sisters, Kathleen Mawhinney, Joyce Williams; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

A Memorial Service for Mrs. Stephens will be held at a later date. Donations in memory of Mrs. Stephens may be made to The Church of the Good Shepherd, Meals on Wheels, or a Food Pantry at your church.