Phyllis Kinsey Stevens

Phyllis Kinsey Stevens, of Fairfield, NJ, passed away peacefully from natural causes on January 1, 2023 at
the age of 98. On the days leading up to her passing she was surrounded by her loving family and the
wonderful caretakers at Sunrise of West Essex.

Phyllis was the beloved wife of the late John Nash Stevens; loving mother of Eric and Carol Stevens, Mark
Stevens and Deborah Mears, and predeceased by the late Ann Kays and survived by her son-in-law Jeffrey
Kays. Phyllis was the dear sister of the late Lloyd and Pat Kinsey. Phyllis is predeceased by grandchildren
Chris Scott and Christopher Kays and survived by grandchildren Tim, Brian, Drew, Kerry, Tara, Erin,
Patrick, Rob and Katie. She is survived by her great-grandchildren Chace, Emma, Rowan, Haley, Dylan,
Marina, Harriet and Olivia.

Phyllis was born on October 12, 1924 to Mabel (nee McCord) and Lloyd Kinsey in Henderson, NC.
Phyllis and her family moved to New Jersey in 1935 where Phyllis was a graduate of East Orange High
School. Phyllis graduated the Randolph Macon Women's College in Virginia with a degree in Spanish
studies.

Phyllis then met the love of her life, John Stevens. Phyllis and John were married on November 23, 1946
and enjoyed 71 happy years together.

Phyllis and her beloved John raised their children in Verona, NJ and was an active member in Cub and
Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, and the Church of the Holy Spirit in Verona, NJ.

When her husband retired in 1985, Phyllis and John moved to Long Beach Island, NJ. LBI is where she
shared treasured memories with family and painted the island landscapes with great love, talent and skill.
Phyllis was a beautiful woman, inside and out. She always had a smile on her face and made others laugh
with her charming and endearing sense of humor. She lived with love in her heart and her days were filled
doing things for others. Every person who met her loved her.

Above all else, she took great pride in caring for her husband and her loving family. She will be deeply
missed by all who were blessed to know her. A celebration of her exceptional life will take place this
summer with family and friends on her treasured Long Beach Island.