Irilda Mull Stephens, 86, of Morganton, NC, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 27, 2025.
Born in Burke County, NC on October 21, 1938, she was the daughter of the late David Bristol Mull and Edith Mae Simmons Mull.
Irilda was an active member of Mt. Home Baptist Church, which she loved dearly. She was a kind-hearted, generous, and loving soul. Mrs. Stephens was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star: Mimosa Chapter 269, and she loved traveling with and representing them.
Those left to cherish her memory include her husband of 66 years, Bobby Louis Stephens; daughter, Dawn Stephens (Allen Hart); sister, Maxine Tapp; and numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family.
In addition to her parents, Irilda was preceded in death by two sisters, Jean Whisenant and Ellen Bailey.
Services for Mrs. Stephens will be private.
Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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Dawn my heart is with you and your Daddy during this difficult time. If I can be an ear to listen, a shoulder to cry on, please know I am here for you. I am incredibly sorry for your loss. She is resting in the arm of our loving savior. I pray you will find comfort in all the memories you shared as a family.
Irilda was a great First Cousin. We always had a good time any time we saw each other. She was more like a sister to me. I will miss her but I will see her in Heaven. Sending love and prayers to Bob and Dawn
Bob we are so sorry to hear of the passing of Irilda. She was a very sweet,kind and loving Christian Lady. You knew she was a Christian because God's Love was shown all over and through Irilda. She will be missed by all who knew her. I am Blessed to have known her. Terry Baker Moses
Irilda was a cherished neighbor and best friend. I have so many fond memories of our high school days especially our Salem Tigers basketball team days. Sending my deepest sympathy to the family.
Bob and Dawn, so sorry to hear of Irilda’s passing. We worked together at Drexel Engineering. Praying that you find comfort in your memories of her.
Irilda was a very kind beautiful lady. My memories of her growing up a few doors down from her and Bob are wonderful memories. Rest in peace, you are now home with your Lord. Praying for all the family and all who loved her. Ginger Ross Whisnant
Irilda was the most loving and caring aunt a girl could ever have. Her love for her family and friends was always outstanding . If someone in the family was have a baby or getting married she was the first person who said what can I do. And she always made her famous punch. Her gifts were always picked with love also. I am for er going to hold the most wonderful memories in my heart for ever . She is gone from this earthly body to joint our Lord Jesus Christ and oh I can only imagine that glorious homecoming. . This is not good by but I will see you again my precious aunt on sweet day♥️
Irilda was a lovely, sweet, good-natured lady, and I 'm happy I was privileged to know her. She will be missed.