Charlotte A Stevens (nee Stoces) passed away peacefully on April 6th, 2025 during her 86^th year. Born August 18th, 1938 in Edwardsville IL. The oldest of seven children born to Charles J. and Anna (Pfeifer) Stoces, who proceeded her in passing.

Married May 3rd, 1958 to David H Stevens, they started their journey in Jennings, MO. They have two sons, David H Jr and Jeffrey K Stevens. In 1979 they built their first and only dream home in St. Peter’s MO.

Charlotte and Dave enjoyed many bus trips throughout the US with friends. And joined the Lucent Technologies sponsored, Pioneers Club. A retiree’s club that did charitable work. Charlotte’s sewing talent made many stuffed bears to give to children in hospitals in the area. This after creating Barbie clothes for family and friends. She also enjoyed many years in the Red Hat Organization. And was an avid reader.

Charlotte was also preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, David H Stevens Sr. (1937-2010). And three brothers. Twins, Jeffrey Allen and James Randell Stoces, and Raymond C. (Marilyn) Stoces.

She is survived by her sons, David H (Katherine) Stevens Jr and Jeffrey K (Sharon) Stevens, and their children Jes, and Brittany. And a step grandson Christopher (Stephanie) Sanders and two step great grandchildren, Oliver and Greta Sanders. Three sisters, Virginia (Earl) Tiemann, Gloria Hanson, and Dianne (Lindsay) Hill. Many nieces, nephews, cousins, and wonderful friends.

There will be no memorial service per her wishes. Think of her if you ever sing her favorite song, You Are My Sunshine.

In lieu of flowers, if you wish, please make a donation to the Alzheimer’s Association, or, American Cancer Society, or a charity of your choice.

I found this note in her handwriting. Author unknown.

Don’t remember me with sadness. Don’t remember me with tears. Remember all the laughter we shared throughout the years. Now, I am contented that my life was worthwhile, knowing that I passed along the way, I made somebody smile. When you are walking down the street and you’ve got me on your mind. I’m walking in your footsteps, only half a step behind. So please don’t be unhappy just because I’m out of sight. Remember that I’m with you every morning, noon, and night.