Bertha M. Stephens, 91, passed away July 30, 2018. She was born June 6, 1927 in Union Town, Alabama the daughter of Peter and Lula (Banks) Ward. She retired after many years of devoted service from Springfield City Schools. Her memory will be cherished by her loving daughter, Shirley Clayborne; brothers, James and Jesse Banks, 5 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren and a host of other family and friends. Visitation is Wednesday, August 8, 2018 from 10 a.m. until the time of service at 12 noon in Zion Hill Baptist Church. Burial will follow in Rose Hill Burial Park.

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