Emma Mae “Mackie” Stevens, was born on April 17, 1932, in Daingerfield, and quietly left us on Sunday, January 15, 2017. Deeply in love, she married Melvin Kenneth “Steve” Stevens, on June 22, 1949. Steve predeceased Mackie on February 9, 2009. Mackie was also preceded in death by her parents, Christine Forrest and Otis Horton, both of Daingerfield; her two sisters, Hughlene Bean, of Silsbee and Gail Horton, of Houston.
Mackie is survived by Mack and Shelia Stevens, of Beaumont; Billy and Fran Stevens, of Anahuac; and Lyn and Vicki Stevens, of Beaumont; nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Originally from Daingerfield, Mackie moved to Winnie, with Steve, in 1964. She worked most of her adult life as a cosmetologist and was actively involved in the Winnie-Stowell Woman’s Civic Club. She was also an avid tennis player, enjoyed square-dancing, and was devoted to her family. Unfortunately, her significant loss of vision, over the last several years, greatly restricted her activities. She will be remembered for her charitable heart, sense of humor, and honesty. She left an indelible mark on all who had the blessing of knowing her.
Her wish was to be cremated, with no funeral service to be held, at her request. A gathering of Mrs. Stevens’ family and friends will be from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 17, 2017, at Broussard’s Chapel, 134 West Buccaneer Drive, Winnie. A private family committal will be held under the direction of Broussard’s Crematorium, Beaumont.
