JACKSONVILLE, Vt. – Stella A. Stevens died on July 7, 2026, surrounded by her family, in the home in which she was born, at the age of 89. Stella was born on June 14, 1937, to Myron and Wilhelmina (Ahrens) Allen, of Jacksonville, Vt.
Stella attended Whitingham High School and graduated in 1954. She met Norman Stevens, and they married on June 7, 1958. They lived in Chelsea, Chester, and Rutland, where Stella was active in homemaker clubs, was a stay-at-home mom, and did childcare for many children. In 1993, Stella and Norm retired to Jacksonville, where she was president of the Whitingham Historical Society. She served as a library trustee, and as a member of the Jacksonville Community Church and the Daughters of the American Revolution.
Stella leaves her children Pam (Kevin) Grimard, of Turners Falls, Mass.; Debra (Steve) Avison, of Bondville, Vt.; Cheryl (Wayne) Hammond, of Ludlow, Vt.; and Michael (Robin) Stevens, of Jacksonville, Vt.; 10 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. She is survived by her sister Harriet Maynard, of Wilmington, and many nieces and nephews. The family wishes to thank Stella’s cousin Tracey Reed, who has been a constant support for her and the family.
Stella is predeceased by her husband, Norman; her parents, Myron and Wilhelmina; and her siblings Mike, Bummy, David, and, fondly, Chickie.
There will be no calling hours. A celebration of Stella’s life will be held on Friday, July 17, at 2 p.m., at Jacksonville Community Church. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Whitingham Historical Society, to help it continue its work on updating the cataloging system for historical artifacts. Its address is Whitingham Historical Society, P.O. Box 125, Jacksonville, VT 05342.
Covey & Allen Funeral Home, www.sheafuneralhomes.com.