Durward and Thelma Stevens passed from this life on August 21, 2014; they were both 64 years of age. Services have been entrusted to the care of Palmer Marler Funeral Home of Cushing, services will be held at the General Assembly and Church of the Firstborn in Sapulpa, Oklahoma on Tuesday, August 26th at 2:00 p.m. burial will follow the Parkland Cemetery in Parkland Oklahoma.
Thelma was born on March 31, 1950 in Tulare, California, to the late Edward and Zella Overacker. Thelma grew up in Tulare, California she attended School and received her education and later attended OJC and received her Associates degree. Thelma was baptized into the General Assembly and Church of the Firstborn on December 17, 1969 by Brother Elvis Earnest. Thelma was a devoted wife and mother and went wherever Durwards work took them across the State of Oklahoma, together and they finally settled down in Sapulpa in 1988. She enjoyed spending time with her daughters cleaning houses until 2005.
Durward Stevens was born on August 28, 1949 in Cushing, Oklahoma to the late Harold and Elsa Stevens. Durward grew up in Tulare, California, and was baptized into the General Assembly and Church of the Firstborn on August 8, 1964 by Brother Alvin Young in Davis Creek, California. Durward met and married his sweetheart Thelma Overacker in Tulare, California on March 14, 1970, and to this union two daughters were born Delinda, and Christle, together they traveled for his work in Construction, and visited many different assemblies and meet many different brethren and friends along the way.
Durward and Thelma are survived by their two daughters: Delinda Rodgers and husband Greg of Drumright, Oklahoma, Christle Jones and husband Robert of Keifer, Oklahoma, four grandchildren: Brandon and Matthew Jones, and Lacey and Sarah Rodgers, two step grandchildren: Jarrett Rodgers and wife Kristy, and Keirda Porter and husband Jeremy.
Thelma is survived by her two sisters: Donna Combs and husband Carlos of Cushing, Wanda Brinker of Cushing.
Durward is survived by one brother: Harold “Buddy” Stevens of Parkland, Oklahoma, four sisters: Sharon Smith and husband Bud of Cushing, Oklahoma, Mona Lybarger of Lowell, Oregon, Tawanna Partridge of Cushing, Oklahoma, Sonja Billingsly and Marty of Cushing, Oklahoma,
Thelma is preceded in death by her parents, and one niece Sandra Combs.
Durward is preceded in death by his parents, his twin sister Debbie Royce, and one infant sister Alona Sue.
Condolences and online guest book are available at www.palmermarlerfh.com.
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