Mrs. Sophia Stevens, 86, of Sarcoxie, Missouri departed this life on Sunday evening, October 16, 2011 at the Sarcoxie Nursing Center in Sarcoxie, Missouri. Sophia entered this life on November 3, 1924 in the state of Kentucky born to the late Charlie and Nona (Berryman) Hignite. She was raised in Orange, Indiana and was a graduate of Orange High School. On April 10, 1954 she was united in marriage to Richard Stevens and to this union a daughter and son were born. They came to Wentworth, Missouri in 1972 moving from the state of California. She and Richard have resided in Sarcoxie, Missouri since 1980. Throughout her life she was a devoted homemaker to her husband and family. She enjoyed sewing and spending countless hours in her garden. Sophia was a member of the Church of God Seventh Day in Joplin, Missouri. She was preceded in death by her parents; one sister and three brothers. Sophia is survived by her husband of fifty-seven years, Richard Stevens of the home; a daughter, Stephanie Mettlach of Sarcoxie, Missouri; a son, Mark Stevens and wife, Stacey, of Neosho, Missouri; six grandchildren; one great granddaughter; several nieces and nephews; as well as a host of other family and friends. Graveside funeral services for Mrs. Stevens are 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, October 19, 2011 at the Sarcoxie Cemetery in Sarcoxie, Missouri with Pastor Vernon Peterson officiating. The family will receive friends on Wednesday morning at 10:00 a.m. at the Housh-Goodwin Funeral Home Chapel in Sarcoxie, Missouri. On-line condolences may be sent to the family through our website www.housh-goodwinfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are under the personal care and direction of the Housh-Goodwin Funeral Home in Sarcoxie, Missouri.