M. Jean Stephens Hubbard, of Russell Springs, passed away Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026, at her home. She was 86 years of age.
Born February 9, 1940, in Jamestown, she was the daughter of the late Clarence and Geneva Stearns Thomas. Jean was a tobacco farmer in her younger years, later becoming an Avon sales representative and working in the florist industry, before eventually becoming a licensed realtor. She was a devoted, loving mother and grandmother. Jean was of the Pentecostal faith and enjoyed attending church when she was able.
Survivors include one son, Richard (and Deana) Stephens of Russell Springs; one daughter, Sandy Radford of Jamestown; a daughter-in-law, Julie Stephens; two stepdaughters, Jennifer (and Joe) Perkinson and Stephanie Purvis, both of Indianapolis; a sister-in-law, Alberta Thomas of Russell Springs; grandchildren, Jeremy (and Tammy) of Radford of Russell Springs, Lori (and James) Gray of Jamestown, Mandy (and Brian) Withers of Russell Springs, Adam Stephens of Indianapolis, Falisha Willis of Louisville, Keirstan Goodin of Jacksonville, North Carolina, Kayleigh (and Cody) Lawson of South Korea, Kaitlynn Bronson (and Harley Wilson) of Nancy, and Jonathan (Maria) Bronson of Columbia; great-grandchildren, Hunter, Haley, Ryleigh, Peyton, Mason, Bailey, Lillie, David, Alex, Arya, Jaiden; and two very special great-grandchildren who helped take care of Gran, Jason and Jesse; and a great-great-grandchild, Margo Darnell.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur Hubbard; one son, Timmy Ray Stephens; a son-in-law, Wayne Radford; four brothers, and four sisters.
Funeral services were held Monday, Nov. 2, 2026, at Bernard Ridge Church of God. Brother Eric Richardson and Brother Brayden Smith officiated. Burial in Bernard Ridge Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Jeremy Radford, Hunter Gray, James Gray, Brian Withers, Mason Withers and Collin Darnell.
Arrangements for M. Jean Stephens Hubbard are under the care and direction of Bernard Funeral Home.
