Mamie Stevenson

Mamie Stevenson went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, September 26th, 2024.

Preceded in death by her father and mother David and Minnie Milbry; beloved son Robert Stevenson Jr.; brothers Walter Lee, Edward Lee, Hutchison Milbry, Darnell Milbry, Rozell Milbry; sisters-in-law Odessa Fogle and Peggy Stevenson; uncle and aunt Darnell and Elinore Milbry; special friends Patricia Swain and Emily Mitchell.

She leaves to cherish her memories husband Robert Stevenson; son Bruce Stevenson (Nadine); daughters Brenda Stevenson and Darletta Turner; brothers David Milbry (Jackie), Branson Milbry, McArthur Milbry (Doris), Rozell Stevenson (Mary Kay) and Butch Stevenson (Cynthia); sisters Rose Neal, Rebecca Milbry and Ella Stevenson; grandchildren Latasha Johnson, Christina Stevenson, Christian Stevenson, Valiant Stevenson, Brendan Stevenson, Michaela Machicote, Giorgio Machicote, Isaly Machicote and 16 great-grandchildren; special friends Mary Ferguson, Mary Mitchell and a host of special nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Born in Midway, Alabama on June 10, 1937 to loving parents David and Minnie Milbry. She attended Oakgrove Elementary School and gave her life to Christ at the young age of 12 years old while attending Oakgrove Baptist Church in Midway, Alabama. She left Merritt High School after a year to relocate to Akron, OH with her uncle and aunt Darnell and Elinore Milbry, where she enrolled and graduated from South High School.

She married her love Robert Stevenson, and their union produced three children Robert (deceased), Bruce and Brenda. Shortly after moving to Akron, she became a member of Antioch Baptist Church, where she participated with the youth group; was on the usher board and a choir member. She was moved by the Holy Spirit to become a member of First Apostolic Faith Church in 1993 where she served for 20 years as a Sunday school teacher in the Primary Department. She worked on the Evangelist team where she enjoyed going into the community witnessing for Christ and passing out Christian literature. She offered ministry at the altar and provided nursing home ministry for the “sick and shut-in.”

She furthered her education at the Akron Board of Education receiving a certification as a nursing assistant. She was employed by the Akron Board of Education, Broadview Rehabilitation, Green Cross Hospital in Cuyahoga Falls and lastly with Akron General Medical Center for 23 years before retiring due to a medical disability. After healing, she went on to start an in-home day care from 2001 to 2016.

Following her "real" retirement, Mamie enjoyed spending time with her family, enriching her faith by attending services as she was able, and filling her friends' and families' bellies with the delicious dishes from her kitchen, always made with love. 

Family and friends are invited to visit at Newcomer Funeral Home, 131 N. Canton Rd. Akron, OH 44305 on Thursday, October 10th from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m., and again at First Apostolic Faith Church, 790 Easter Ave. Akron, OH 44307 on Friday, October 11th from 11:00 a.m. until the funeral service that begins at 12:00 p.m. with Bishop Samuel L. Hampton II officiating. Interment to follow the service at Rose Hill Burial Park, where Mamie will be laid to rest. To leave a special message for Mamie's family, please visit the guest book below.