Barbara Stephens, a former admissions secretary who worked at Eastern Michigan University from 1977-90, died Oct. 13 at Northern Michigan Hospital. She was 66.
Stephens was born June 19, 1938, in Detroit. She graduated from Edsel Ford High School in Dearborn. She later married Henry Stephens Oct. 13, 1956, at St. Sebastian's Catholic Church in Dearborn.
Stephens worked at EMU for 13 years before moving to Boyne City in 1990. While in Boyne City, she worked for many years at Northern Michigan Legal Services.
She enjoyed many things, most of all spending time with her grandchildren and family pets.
A mass was scheduled Oct. 16 at St. Matthews Catholic Church in Boyne City. Burial followed at Evangeline Township Cemetery.
Stephens is survived by her husband, Harry; five children, Craig Stephens, Keith Stephens, Kevin Stephens, Kerry Farah and Kelly Gajar; and 13 grandchildren.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Arthritis Foundation.
