Doris Elizabeth Church Stevens loved the Lord, loved life, and loved her family. Early Thursday morning, July 28, 2022, Doris went home to Heaven to be with her Savior, Jesus Christ after an extended illness. The Bible tells us, "Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints" (Psalm 116:15). She was 87 years old and will be greatly missed.

Doris was born on May 10, 1935 to Ira and Zora Church, the tenth of eleven children. She lived all of her life in Todd where she and her husband of 44 years, Paul Edward Stevens (1952-1997), raised their three children. Doris was a member of South Fork Baptist Church. She was an amazing seamstress, working many years at P.H. Hanes Knitting Company in Jefferson and later working more than a decade at Shadowline Lingerie in Boone. In addition to working outside the home, Doris worked incredibly hard on the farm, tending cattle, hauling hay, cultivating crops, and expertly preserving every kind of food imaginable. Her work ethic set an enduring example for her children and all those around her. Flowers, birds, chocolate–and, of course, dark brown biscuits & gravy from Hardee's – were just a few of her favorite things.

Doris was predeceased by her husband, Paul Stevens; eight of her siblings: Hazel Greer, John Church, Paris Miller, Danford Church, Thea Church, Franklin Church, Faye Roark, and Ann Adams; and her great-grandson, Daniel Petrey.

Doris is survived by her three children: Phillip G. Stevens and his special friend, Starr Kiser, of Jefferson; Barry R. Stevens and wife, Debbie of Todd; and Paula S. Woodring and husband, Ricky of Todd; her five grandchildren: Daphne Petrey and husband, Dustin, of Fleetwood; Jason Stevens and wife, Amanda of Todd; Amanda Berry and husband, Allen of Todd; Meghan Rousseau and husband, Cary of North Wilkesboro and Austin Woodring of Todd; her former daughter-in-law, Scotti Stevens of Wilkesboro; her brothers: Paul Church of Forest Hill, MD, and Clyde Church of Kannapolis, NC, as well as numerous great-grandchildren. In her final years, Doris was supported by an amazing God-sent group of caregivers who are dearly loved and much appreciated. On behalf of Doris, her family would also like to express their gratitude to the dedicated staff of Medi Home Hospice.

The family would like to fellowship with friends on Sunday, July 31 ^st at 3pm at South Fork Baptist Church prior to the Celebration of Life service at 4pm. A private graveside service will follow immediately at Hopewell Community Cemetery.

Flowers are welcome and memorial donations may be made to Samaritan's Purse.

Online condolences may be sent to the Stevens family at www.hamptonfuneralnc.com

Hampton Funeral and Cremation Service is in charge of the arrangements.