STEVENS, Philomena – of Flint, age 86, passed away February 24, 2010 at her residence. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated 11 am Monday, March 1, 2010 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, G-5199 Richfield Rd., Flint, Fr. George Puthenpeedika celebrant. Burial will follow in Sunset Hills Cemetery. Visitation will be 11am-2pm and 4-8pm Saturday and 10am-2pm and 4-8pm Sunday at Allen Funeral Home, 9136 Davison Rd., Davison. There will be one hour of visitation prior to the Mass on Monday at the church. A Rosary will be prayed 7 pm Sunday. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the family.

Philomena was born in Flint, MI on November 29, 1923, daughter of the late Nicholas and Macolata Russo. She married Edward Stevens in 1949 and was a resident of Flint her whole life. Philomena loved watching her birds and spending time with her friends and family.

Philomena is survived by her children, Mike Stevens, Diane Bowe, John Stevens, Nancy (Mark) Avitts, Patty (Steve) Fairman; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; sister, Rose Hynes; brother, Sam (Betty Jane) Russo; many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband of 45 years, Edward Stevens; brothers, Jack (Mary) Russo, Tony Russo, Spencer Russo and Guy Russo.

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