July 18, 1930 – March 18, 2025
Stella Dewey was 94 years old when she went to be with the Lord on March 18th, 2025.
She was born in Haskell, Texas to Albert and Jewel Hale. She had two brothers, Albert D and Earl J. Stella met the love of her life, Barney Dewey in 1948 in Texas. The Marriage lasted 77 years with Stella and Barney settling and raising a family in California.
Shortly after marrying, Stella accepted Jesus as her Lord and Savior. This altered the course of both Stella and Barney’s life in a significant way. She was by her husband’s side in ministry while pastoring and co-pastoring several churches in the Central Valley.
Stella has five children; Venus, Johnny, Linda, Diane, and Mary. Eight grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild. She was fondly known by her grandchildren as “old one”. Stella loved spending time with her family.
Services
Viewing will be held from 4pm to 7pm on Thursday, March 27, 2025 Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home, 14165 N. Beckman Rd. Lodi, CA.
Funeral Services will be held at 1pm on Friday, March 28, 2025 in the Evergreen Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, Lodi, CA.
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