May 4, 1951 - February 15, 2025

Ellen Stephens age 73 of Spring City, Tennessee died on Saturday, February 15, 2025 at Erlanger Medical Center in Chattanooga.

She was born on May 4, 1951 in Shelton, Connecticut to the late Russell William and Mary Koroly Bowen. Ellen grew up in the Detroit area, and lived in Florida for many years before moving to Tennessee in 1990. She worked at Goodman Industries until her retirement. Ellen loved to square dance when she was able and also enjoyed cross stitching. She was very involved in the Senior Lighthouse Center. Ellen attended the Cross of Christ Community Church in Spring City.

Ellen is preceded in death by her husband David E. Stephens Sr., her son David Stephens Jr., and her daughter Jan Stephens.

Survivors include her children Ashley (Robert Bacon) Martin of Albertville, Alabama, Bill (Kathy) Lucas of Ft. Pierce, Florida, and Kathy Stephens of Spring City, Tennessee; her brother Jim (Susan) Bowen of Tamarac, Florida; several grandchildren and great grandchildren; and several family members living in Michigan.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 2:00 P.M. in the Chapel of Vaughn Funeral Home with Rev. David Daniels officiating. Interment will follow in Mt. Sulphur Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Saturday, February 22 from 12:00 P.M. to 2:00 P.M. at Vaughn Funeral Home.