Betty J. Stevenson

Mrs. Betty J. (Evans) Stevenson transitioned from her earthly to heavenly home on Monday, June 26, 2023, in Inglewood, CA surrounded by family and friends. Betty was born May 11, 1934, in Saginaw, Michigan to George and Evelyn (Newman) Evans.

Betty attended Saginaw schools and worked outside her home for several years having served in many roles from employment at Princing and Brennan Pharmacy, Vescio's Grocery, and Delta College. Her most important roles, wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, and surrogate mother for many that grew up around her. Her home was always open to family, friends, and those in the neighborhood, where she provided a safe place to all as she cooked, taught, provided and imparted wisdom and godly advice.

Betty had a multitude of talents where she used her hands to fix, build and make items out of just about anything. Another talent, haircutting. Betty was a natural artist. Later in life, she became an entrepreneur and business owner of Front-Line Designs and later BJ Designs, where she created unique items by air-brushing t-shirts, memorial pillows, sewing and making clothing, jewelry, etc. She started the business to teach children and adults her craft and to leave a legacy for her children and grandchildren. Prior to her move to California, she was a member of Bethel A.M.E. Church in Saginaw, Michigan under the leadership of Pastor Huggins, Pastor Bowman, and Pastor Saunders. She was a member of many social groups throughout her life. Betty had the biggest heart, always making sure that everyone felt loved. If you ran into her or were engaged in a phone conversation, you were sure to talk with her for quite a while, sometimes hours on end. Betty loved her family and friends and constantly showed her love through various acts of kindness.

Betty leaves behind her sons and grandchildren to cherish her memory as well as to carry on her legacy; Cole D. Stevenson,  Tony Stevenson, Lance Stevenson, Torrion Stevenson; bonus-daughter, Karen Winchester-Murphy; grandchildren, Toriano Smith, Julian (Ericka) Taylor, Laquina Lebron, Cherie Lebron (Eliyah), Melanie Stevenson, Danny Robinson (Jenna), Tony Stevenson II, Isaiah Stevenson, Stacy Hill, Delance Stephens, Keisha Williams, Shakoya Simon, Daryl White; twenty-one great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; two sisters, Mildred Landrum, Diane Evans; one brother-in-law, Donnie Stevenson; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends including special friends, Mickie Johnson, Helen Johnson, Margaret Williams, and Christine Jones.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Cole Y. Stevenson; parents, George Evans, Evelyn Evans; stepmother, Lillian Evans; two sons, George Stevenson and Julian Stevenson; daughters, Cherie Stevenson, Terri Stevenson; sisters, Lois Compton, Vera Washington, Lillian (Niecy) Evans.

The family would like to express a special thanks to Rosa Martinez, Connie Brewer, Janice Washington and Karen Winchester-Murphy.

Memorial Service was held July 30, 2023 in Saginaw, Michigan.