Alma Lorraine Stevens

Alma Lorraine Stevens, 89, of Monticello died May 6, 2012 at the Retreat Nursing Home.

Ms. Stevens was born October 15, 1922 to the late Fredrick and Jenevia Journal of Louisville, KY.

“Miss Alma” as she was affectionately known, graduated from Louisville Central High School in 1940. Following graduation, she moved to Connecticut where she worked in the food service industry. She later returned to Louisville so that she could help care for her aging mother and sister.

She worked in many positions, her favorite ones were being a food service worker at DuPont Manual High School in Louisville and being a waitress at Mike Linnings Restaurant, also in Louisville.

“Miss Alma” was widowed and divorced. From these marriages four children were born.

“Miss Alma” was a deeply committed follower of the Lord Jesus Christ. At a very young age she professed Christ as her Savior and was baptized. She was a member of Green Street Baptist Church of Louisville, one of the oldest African American congregations in Louisville. In fact, “Miss Alma’s” family was one of the founding families of the church.

“Miss Alma” moved to Monticello in 1989, Many can recall seeing her take her daily strolls around the square. “Miss Alma” loved to try out new recipes, so running over to pick up a few groceries at Red and White (Monticello Food Pride) was a treat. Her apartment was filled with magazines, like Southern Living, and a file of recipes she clipped out of the newspaper.

“Miss Alma” maintained her residence until her health failed, and she moved into The Retreat.

She was preceded in death by siblings, Mrs. Virginia Allen and Mrs. Rachel Depp.

Survivors include four children and their spouses, Norris Stevens, Jr., of Goose Creek SC, Judge Barry K Stevens and Barbara of Stratford, CT, Marcia Stevens and John Hopper of Monticello and Dexter and Linda Price of Independence, KY.; five grandchildren, Ayobami Stevens, Kersten Stevens, Alison Stevens, Steven Hopper, and Justin Stevens; sister, Ellen Cathy of Louisville, KY, and a special daughter, Sandra Carter of Monticello; along with many nieces nephews, relatives and friends.

A service was held Tuesday, May 15, at Bethel Baptist Church, 1160 Bethel Church Road in Monticello, with burial at South View Cemetery.

Smith & Sons Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.