Lottie Mae Smith Stephens, 65, of Gordonsville, was called home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 26, 2010 after a lengthy illness in the University of Virginia Medical Center.

Born May 15, 1944 in Oxford, North Carolina to Willie Graham Smith and the late Blanche Smith, she was the oldest of two daughters.


Mrs. Stephens received her early education in Granville County, North Carolina where she graduated from Toler High School. She earned her Bachelor's of Science Degree in Elementary Education from Elizabeth City State University in 1965.


An elementary teacher in Louisa County for over 28 years, she was a nurturing and compassionate educator. She enjoyed talking to everyone she met and her smile and laugh was infectious. Mrs. Stephens' hobbies included decorating, shopping and fishing. She also thoroughly enjoyed her extensive collection of Steinbach Nutcrackers and Boyd's Bears.


Mrs. Stephens is survived by her devoted husband, Lewis P. Stephens; her loving daughter, Teri S. Cain and her husband Christopher and a precious granddaughter Peyton Elise. She is also survived by her father, Willie Graham Smith; her sister, Willa Dean Thurston; brother-in-law, Donald Thurston and sister-in-law Thelmarene Hooper. Other survivors include an aunt, Clara Isley; an uncle, Bowman Burton; nieces and nephews, among a host of relatives and lifelong friends. She also leaves to cherish her memory, special friends, Ms. Debbie Umstadter, Mrs. Maureen Nelson, Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Carter, Rev. and Mrs. Gene Lee, Mrs. Virginia Bailey, Mr. Al Bogden and Rev. Mary Thomas.

DUE TO WEATHER SERVICES HAVE BEEN RESCHEDULE

Funeral Services to celebrate her life will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, February 1, 2010 at First Baptist Church, 102 Meadow Avenue, Louisa. The body will lie in state from 9:30 a.m. until the hour of service. Interment will follow at Spring Grove Cemetery, Mineral.