Mrs. Marion McCormick – Stephens, 89, of Ocala, died 17 March 2003. Born in Toledo, Ohio, she came here in 1963 from Alcoa, Tennessee. She was a Registered Nurse in the US Army in the South Pacific during WWll. Her unit was part of the US Army Invasion force to liberate the Philippines. Under combat conditions she cared for wounded and dying soldiers. For her heroism and valor, Gen. Douglas MacArthur personally awarded her the Bronze Star. She is survived by her son, Mike Stephens, Ocala, 3 daughters, Peggy Stark, Ocala, Patty Hansen, Bushkill, PA, Penny Alexander, Umatilla, FL, 7 grandchildren & 7 great – grandchildren. She will be buried with full honors at Florida National Cemetery March 24 2003 at 2:30 pm.
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you were there when the men and women needed you !!! Thank you and may you rest in peace !!
Our deepest condolences to the family.
We shared a lot of good times and loved her dearly, she will be missed.
Ed and Marie
May the Lord continue to watch over this family.
PETE’S TRIBUTE TO MEMAW
In remembrance of an angel..of a mother..a grandmother, a teacher of life and most importantly a sincere, caring soul. One who 89 years ago set out on a journey of life. An adventure that would take her from Ohio to Florida across the great blue sea and back home to live a life dedicated to family..a loved dedicated to being unconditional. Never was there a time when you felt any less to her. No matter what the problem, no matter what obstacle you may have encountered. We always knew one thing; everything would be ok..we always had Memaw.The mother of our family, the root, the life force of our family tree. And by no means would that tree be broken. She taught us to love, how to be compassionate and many other of lifes’ lessons. But if you step back and look real hard, you see the lesson she wanted us all to see most. Live your life by humble means; for the only true riches you ever have is the love of family. A family so great she devoted ever day of her life to..A life so great we owe every days of ours to. So as her soul slips silently into a place more befitting our sweet saint..Let the love she left behind be the light which guides us through tomorrow.
P.S.
03-04
Mom, It’s December 7, 2013 and you are on my mind as always. I wonder about what juan must have gone through in the Philippines. I miss you every day and I am so thankful you were my mom. I love you, Lady Bug.