SOUTH CHINA – On Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022, our beloved mother, Marie Antoinette (Gleason) Stevens of South China, passed away at the age of 92 at MaineGeneral Rehabilitation and Care (Glendridge) in Augusta.

Marie was born on Oct. 4, 1930, in North Belgrade to Alice Gleason. She carried many fond memories through the years of growing up there. After meeting her future husband, Merle Stevens, she moved to South China where they raised their family.

Marie was a hard worker throughout her life and instilled that work ethic in her children. She ended her career at Farrington’s Clothing store in South China where she made many friends. After her retirement, she cared for her grandchildren, Logan and Kyra, until they started school. She was an avid reader her entire life, often reading a book or two per week. But what Marie enjoyed most was her family and friends. Her favorite thing to do was to visit with them at her kitchen table. Cooking and taking care of everyone else gave her such joy.

Marie was predeceased by her husband Merle; two sons, Merle, Jr. (Butch) and William; mother Alice; two brothers, Frank and George, and son-in-law Dewey Baker.

She is survived by her sister Georgette Moore (Joe); daughter Judy Baker and children Lisa Glidden (Avery) and Robbie Baker (Melissa); daughter Kelly Stevens (John) and children Logan Merrithew (Ali) and Kyra Merrithew; and son Brian Stevens (Kathryn) and children Jack Stevens and Emma Stevens; many great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, and special nieces and nephews. She loved them all and they all loved her.

Following Marie’s wishes, there will be no services at this time.

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