MaryAnn Stephens

MaryAnn Stephens was born on July 3, 1950 in Harlem Hospital to the late John and Josephine Stephens. She leaves six brothers: Tommie Lee Stephens, David (Daoud Adbe La-Azim) Stephens, James Stephens, Cornelius Stephens, Tony Stephens and John Jr Stephens, and one sister Patella Stevens. She departed this life on Wednesday, October 2, 2019 at 8am in her home in Brooklyn, New York surrounded in love. MaryAnn was educated in the New York City school system. She worked different odd jobs throughout her life, but was a caregiver by nature and over the years she worked as a Home Health Aide most of the time until she became ill and retired. MaryAnn met Rafael Hernandez in the mid 1970’s. In 1980 they had a daughter Ana Maria Hernandez. Ana was their only child. She was all MaryAnn lived for. The bond they shared was like no other. They were not only mother and daughter but best friends. She loved any song sang by Stevie Wonder “Sunshine of my life” being one of her favorites as she sang it to her Ana all the time. Whitney Houston’s “I Will Always Love You” was also one of her jams. Her favorite movie was “Imitation of Life” with Sydney Poitier. She enjoyed cooking and feeding her family. To taste her food was like tasting a slice of heaven. She enjoyed soap operas, slot machines and scratch off tickets. Overall time spent with Ana was always her most enjoyable moments. She didn’t follow any one religion but was a true believer in God and was a spiritual person. Anyone who knows her remembers her catch phrase “and what not” she would find a way to work that line into any and all conversations. MaryAnn leaves behind her daughter Ana Maria Hernandez, one son-in-law Farrad Manson, one step grandson Jakim Manson, three sisters-in-law Sheila Stephens, Priscilla Stephens and Diarra Adbe La-Azim Stephens. Also a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, friend’s and acquaintances. She will be missed by many. Blessed are those who mourn for they will be comforted. Matthew 5:4 Thank you from the Hernandez and Stephens family for condolences, flowers and attendance.

MaryAnn Stephens

July 3, 1950 - October 2, 2019