Mrs. Bernice Stephens

Bernice (McQueen) Stephens burst into life on September 3, 1952 and transitioned into eternal glory on April 8, 2024. Already missed and loved forever! She was born in Lumberton, NC to Mrs. Flossie McQueen and Mr. Junius McQueen of Parkton, NC and graduated from Parkton High School in Parkton, NC with an 'A' average. She subsequently moved to New York and married her high school sweetheart and Vietnam Veteran, Mr. Delane Stephens, of St. Pauls, NC. Out of this dynamic union of 53 years, were birthed Mrs. Granada Shalane (Stephens) Neil, MD and Mr. Darryl Delane Stephens of Winston-Salem, NC and Charlotte, NC respectively. Bernice is an amazing and extraordinary spirit who loved strong and gave all of herself to her family and those around her. A selfless wife and mother, she sacrificed greatly, along with her husband, so their children would launch successfully. She was also accomplished in her career as an accountant, having graduated from Kaiser University summa cum laude. She and her husband were partners in love and in life as entrepreneurs, owning and operating their insurance, income tax and real estate agency for over 25 years. What more can be said of this beautiful woman? She is a Born again, Baptized and Spirit-filled believer who shared the gospel and led others to Christ. She made food plates to take to the hungry, she gave homeless people nights in hotels, she ministered and supported women in prison, she started a non-profit organization, NOSIAF, to feed hungry children in Africa, she gave wise counsel to all her family and friends, provided food and clothing to the homeless and poor through OHR Ministries, among many other wonderful works. In addition to her husband, Mr. Delane Stephens, son, Mr. Darryl Stephens, and daughter, Mrs. Granada Shalane (Stephens) Neil, MD and her husband Mr. Ransford Neil, II, she is survived by her brothers, Mr. Murrel McQueen of Fayetteville, NC and Mr. James McQueen of Parkton, NC and sister, Ms. Beatrice Oliver of Dover, Delaware. She is also survived by her nieces, Ms. Bernett Lindsay of Brooklyn, NY and Ms. Kyiesha Bonds of Long Island, NY and Ms. Delora McQueen of Dover, Delaware and nephews, Mr. Robert Junior Lindsay of Queens, NY and Mr. Donald Oliver Jr of Dover, Delaware and Mr. Michael McQueen of Brooklyn, NY, Mr. Timothy McQueen of Fayetteville, NC, Ms. Sherine McQueen of Raeford, NC, Ms. Salina McQueen of Charlotte, NC, Mr. Jermaine Kendrick McQueen of Guam, US as well as and a host of other amazing nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her parents, Mrs. Flossie McQueen and Mr. Junious McQueen, her brothers Mr. Joshua McQueen, Mr. David McQueen, her sisters, Ms. Rosa Lindsay, and Ms. Barbara Jean Bonds. Bernice’s life was beautiful and impactful and we thank the Most High GOD in Heaven, The Great I AM for the time He blessed her with and for the love she shared with us. So with a joyful heart we say…..Until we meet again in The Kingdom of Heaven!

Mrs. Bernice Stephens

September 3, 1952 - April 8, 2024