Lelia M. Stephenson, 86, Oblong, IL. died January 4, 2001 at Crawford Memorial Hospital, Robinson, IL.  Burial in Oblong Cemetery.

Mrs. Stephenson was born February 1, 1914 in Richland County,Illinois, the daughter of Walter and Estella (Stevens) Cokley. On March 24, 1932 she married Virgil Myrle Stephenson, who passed away on December 29, 1993.

Lelia was a retired homemaker.

Lelia is survived by a son Gerald "Steve" Stephenson, and one daughter Myrlene Allison. Also surviving are seven grandchildren: Bob & Shelley Stephenson, Cindy & Tom Brown, Denise & Adam Galey; Febby & Doug Barrett; Linda & Jim King-Kouhout; Larry Allison; and Greg Allison;14 Great-grandchildren; a sister-in-law, Julia Cokley; several nieces and nephews.

Lelia was preceded in death by her husband, parents, four brothers: Verlin, Loren, Norvil and Orville Cokley; one sister, Chloella Anonelli and one grandson, Jerry Allison and one daughter-in-law, Dianna Stephenson.

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