Linda M.

Stevens

Linda Michelle Stevens, more affectionately known to her family and friends as Linny Bell, was born on October 31, 1961 to the late Deacon Earl H. Stevens Sr. and Mother Hattie D.Stevens. She departed this life on January 27, 2025, in her home.

Linda was preceeded in death by both parents, son Lamont Douglas, brothers William Stevens Sr., Donald Pickett, Frank Johnson, and two life time friends Tina Bowen and Debra Riles.

Linda accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized by the late Rev. Dr Allen L. Roach, of the Mt. Nebo Baptist Church. She later joined the New Hope Baptist Church under the Leadership of the late Melvin L. Wilson, and then

returning to Mt Nebo as an adult, under the Leadership or Rev. Dr Cedric M. Brock. The last couple of months Linda had been fellowshipping with The Lifeway Church of God under the Leadership of Pastor Jewell Jones.

Linda loved the Lord and always sang and gave God praise. Her favorite Gospel songs were Chilly Winds, and God is Keeping Me, her favorite gospel group was Nikki D. and The Browns. Linda's testimony was I never could have made it without God.

Her favorite scripture was I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. (Phillipians 4:13) Her favorite saying was Trust in the Lord.

Linda was employed 11 years for the Zeph Center of Toledo, where she served as a State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA). She loved caring for others, and she was very good at it. She also loved to cook, drive, fix hair, listen to music, laugh, and love. Linda loved her family with all her heart. She was known everywhere for her beautiful smile and her keep it real and no tolerance personality.

The greatest joy of her life was her children and grandchildren. Other than God being first, her son Fred was her precious jewel. She was not going to do anything unless Fred knew about it. She was a wonderful grandmother; her grandchildren were her joy. She was determined to be an active part of their lives. Frederick the II was her ride or die and they shared a very close bond. Farice Lamont was the apple of her eye. Linda was very close to all of her siblings. They did everything together. Linda will be missed by all that knew her

Linda was a sister of the Pride of Toledo Chapter 609 Order of Eastern Star.

She leaves to cherish her precious memory: Her loving Sons: Frederick A. McCann, Farice McCann III Grandsons: -Frederick McCann II, & Farice Lamont McCann. Daughters: Tracy Kimble, Stacy McCann, Linda Rowlett, & LaQuita Hackett. Grand daughters: On'Neesha D. Williams, and On' Dreya D. Kimble Brother: Earl H Stevens Jr (Carlis) Sisters: Reba J. Millsap, Onevia Allen of Toledo OH, Marina J Tippit (Frank) of Cleveland OH, Temitria Stevens, Kristy D. Davis of Ann Arbor MI, and Larena Gales of Houston TX. Special Sister/ Cousins:, Lynette Wilson, Jacqueline Croom(Ernest), Linda D. Smith, The McIntyre Family, and The Carter Family. Brother/Cousin: James Haddox and Clarence Harris. Godchildren: Daniel Walker and Danielle Bowen. God Grandchildren: Da'Nasia Diaz and Da' Mya Gibson. Special Aunts: Ada Hawkins, Andrea Ridley, and Constance Ridley. Bonus Siblings of Nashville, TN: , Maxine Sutton, Geraldine Johnson, Glory Johnson, Debra Gardner Jovana Johnson, Queen Johnson, Joyce (Torvis) Gardner, Robin Elaine, Reginald, Corey Johnson and Charles Bucanan. Nephews: James Troy Stevens Sr (Anitra)., Earl Stevens III, William Stevens Jr., Jermain Stevens, Joel Coleman, Harvey Ridley, Steven Loggins, Delante Ridley, Maurice Gary, Dennis Channey Jr., Michael (Kianna) Perkins, Marcus (Jessica) Perkins, Ernest Croom and James Troy Jr. Nieces: Ekela Ridley, Carrie Stevens, Shavondia Peterson, Erica Taylor (Antonio), Marina Hubbard, MyNesha (Tony) Clarke and Deleijah Toyer. host of nieces and nephews, Cousins, friends, and other relatives.

Very Special Friends: Farice and Lavern McCann.

23rd Psalms

The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.

2 He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.

3 He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.

4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.

5 Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.

6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever.

Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me.

2 In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you.

3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also. (John 14:1-3)

I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.(Philippians 4:13)

King James Version

13 I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.