Betty Jo Graham Stephens

September 20, 1931 - June 13, 2014

KERNERSVILLE, NC Betty Jo Graham Stephens, 82, formerly of Denison, passed away on Friday, June 13, 2014. at Piney Grove Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Kernersville, NC. She was born on September 20, 1931 in Denison, TX. to Richard and Josephine Brown Graham. She graduated from Denison High School and then later married Frank Patterson Stephens on February 13, 1960 in Durant, OK. He preceded her in death on August 18, 2001. Mrs. Stephens was an insurance agent and had a tremendous love for participating in sports and was an accomplished athlete in bowling, basketball and softball. From a very young age, she took pride in playing fastpitch softball, and she will be remembered fondly for having that passion and skill. Survivors include her daughters and sons-in-law, Jane and Mark Sunter of Kernersville, NC. and Kathryn and Lanny Collins of Allen, TX.; brother, Jack Graham of Denison; and grandchildren, Kristi Taylor and her husband, Jared, Michael Collins, Sammy Collins, Lauren Sunter and Austin Sunter. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Frank; two sisters, Edith Ford and Willie Lee Fry; and two brothers, John Graham and Robert Graham. Graveside services will be held at Fairview Cemetery, on Saturday, June 21, 2014, at 2:00 PM. Family and friends will gather at Johnson-Moore Funeral Home in Denison at 1:00 pm, Saturday for visitation, and then follow in precession to the cemetery for the service. Pallbearers will be Michael Collins, Sammy Collins, Jared Taylor, Austin Sunter , Gregg Hodge and Chris Hartley. Memorials may be made to Parkinson Texoma Support Group, Gallagher Professional Building, 1117 Gallagher Ste. 200, Sherman, TX. 75092 Arrangements are under the direction of Johnson-Moore Funeral Home in Denison. Condolences may be registered to www.johnsonmoorefuneralhome.net