Mrs. Sallie G. Stephens Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Sallie Ray Stephens, born and raised in Oxford, North Carolina, 80, answered the call of the Lord on Wednesday, February 22nd, 2019, and began her final flight. Ms. Sallie is journeying to meet her loved ones whom had transitioned before her- husband (Edward Stephens); mother (Rosetta Watkins), father (John Lee Watkins); sisters & brothers. Her dedication and service of 31 years started with OSI (where she was sought after for her special assignments and asked in 2008 by President Barack Obama to serve again but with faithful enlistment, she declined because of health reasons and her beauty of age. She was a faithful member of Abyssinia Baptist Church, where she served as an usher and on the Hospitality Ministry. Sallie also served on the Senior Usher Board and as a chaplain with Langley Air Force Base Chapel. She was a joy to be around and loved to cook in her spare time. Who don’t like a “good piece of fried chicken”? Sallie was a faithful wife, and dedicated mother. Her daughters call her blessed and her household never went lacking. Her personal dedication of dress and style of hats always created a conversation piece for Ms. Sallie Ray. She leaves behind to cherish her memories; two daughters Jeanette C. (Richard Patrick) and Sherry Ray, one son; Joseph H. Gaines (Chrissie), 6 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren, beloved sisters and brothers, and hosts of nieces and nephews and spiritual children.

Mrs. Sallie G. Stephens

January 17, 1939 - February 22, 2019