Ingria "Cheryl" Stephens, age 78, passed away at home in Monte Ne, surrounded by her loving family, on December 31, 2023. She was born June 13, 1945, in Stella, Missouri, to the late Floyd Kirk and Ola (Beaver) Kirk. Cheryl married the love of her life, Marvin Stephens, in Neosho, Missouri, on February 20, 1965. They volunteered in Costa Rica, doing Southern Baptist Ministries for the people there; and pastored at Sunnyside Baptist Church for over 30 years. Cheryl lived her adult life in Northwest Arkansas, making many friends, becoming a mother of three, and raising her family. She loved her dogs: Sam, Barney, and Bear. Cheryl loved Jesus, family, friends, and everyone along the way of life.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Marvin Stephens.

Cheryl is survived by her children, Debbie McBryde of Pea Ridge, Arkansas, Kim and husband, Al Fowler, of Pea Ridge, Arkansas, and Curt and wife, Samantha Stephens, of Rogers, Arkansas; 6 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and many other family, friends, and loved ones.

Visitation will take place 5:00-6:00 pm, Friday, January 5, 2024 at Benton County Memorial Park FH, located at 3800 West Walnut, Rogers, Arkansas.

Graveside Service will be 11:00 am, Saturday, January 6, 2024 at Benton County Memorial Park, located at 3800 West Walnut, Rogers, Arkansas.