Melinda Joyce Stephens, 47, of Quinlan, passed away August 14, 2011. She was born November 13, 1963 in Dallas, the daughter of James William and Dorothy Lonelle (Fields) Moses. She is survived by her husband, Everett Lee Stephens, Sr.; daughter, Belinda Lonelle Stephens of Terrell; son, Everett Lee Stephens, Jr. of Mesquite; grandchildren, Chaylee Jo Harrell, Landen Chase Stephens, and Colton Lee Stephens; mother, Dorothy Lonelle Piechocki of Lake Tawakoni; sisters and brothers, Barbara Moses of Ben Wheeler, Alton Cockrum and wife Sherry of Gun Barrel City, Wendell Cockrum and wife Cherri of Terrell, Brenda Paterson of Cooper, Danny Cockrum of Quinlan, Debbie Jo Moses of Quinlan, Betty Jean Moses of Dallas, Linda Jo Madison and husband Godfery of Dallas, and Doug Moses of Quinlan; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and friends. She is preceded in her death by her father, James William Moses and her brother, James Cockrum. Her memorial service will be Friday, August 19, at 2:00 pm at Goggans Funeral Home, with Rev. Johnny Ford officiating.