Linda M. Stephens, age 65, died on Tuesday, March 26, 2019 at 6:40 AM at her residence in Belle Center.

She was born on May 7, 1953 in Lima, Ohio to Myron and Ora E. (Allen) Harpster.   Her father Myron Harpster, her mother Ora E. Joyce preceded her in death and her step father Bob Joyce survives in Ada.  On March 9, 1970 Linda married Joseph P. Stephens and he survives in Belle Center.

Linda retired from the Logan County Sheriff's Office after working for nineteen years as a dietary supervisor.  She enjoyed cooking and baking pies.  She also enjoyed flower gardening and fishing.

Also surviving are two sons: John (Patsy) Stephens of Kenton and Jeff Stephens of Mt. Victory; a daughter, Jaime Stevens of Belle Center; nine grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren; five sisters: Sally Cozad of Kenton, Myra (Doug) Risner of Belle Center, Francis Kay Gilbert of Ada, Joyce (Gary) Rostorfer of       Harrod and Karen (Bob) Metzger of Theodosia, MO; several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by a son, Joseph P. Stephens II on August 29, 2013.

Funeral services will begin at 2:00 PM on Friday, March 29, 2019 at Hanson-Neely Funeral Home, Alger with Doug Risner officiating.  Burial will be in Preston Cemetery, Alger.

Friends may call from 6:00 to 8:00 PM on Thursday, March 28, 2019 at Hanson-Neely Funeral Home, Alger and one hour prior to the service on Friday at the funeral home from 1:00 to 2:00 PM.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to St. Rita's Hospice, Lima.