Colleen Stevens
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Colleen Powell Stevens, 56, wife of R. Wayne Stevens, died Monday, December 21, 2020 at Prisma Health Tuomey.
Born September 27, 1964, in Portugal, she was a daughter of the late Alphonso Powell and the late Lena Mae Sullivan Powell. Mrs. Powell was an Associate with SAFE Federal Credit Union until her health declined. She previously worked with Wal-Mart and Belk Stores. She was an avid Clemson Tigers and Dallas Cowboys fanatic. She also adored her dogs and cats.
Survivors, in addition to her husband of 26 years, include a brother, John Powell (Gloria) of Hope Mills, NC; a special brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Gary and Tammy Ray Stevens of Sumter; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Marvin W. and Ernestina Stevens of Sumter; nieces and nephews, Alexis Powell, Ashley Campbell, Joseph Powell, Abagail Powell, Isiah Powell, Elijah Powell, Molly Jones, Zoe Jones, Kyndall Wiggins, Jarrett Stevens, Shane Stevens, Madison, Jaiden, and Owen.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Brian Stevens; and two sisters, Brenda Powell and Barbara Powell; and a brother, Marvin Powell.
The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to James R. Clark Memorial Sickle Cell Foundation, 1420 Gregg St, Columbia, SC 29201, Kat's Special Kneads Small Animal Shelter, 3845 Hwy. 15 North, Sumter SC, 29153, or Windy Ridge Rescue, 6105 Catchall Rd., Dalzell, SC 29040.
Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home and Crematorium of Sumter is in charge of the arrangements.