Eva Adeline Copeland Stevens 1862 to 1947
Note: The following obituary is typed from copies of the original article in The Phillips County Review on date as referenced. The contents, spelling, and grammar are from the original articles.
Obituary---Mrs. Stevens
Eva Adeline Copeland, daughter of David and Catherine Copeland, was born at Potomac, Ill., November 25, 1862, and died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Winnie Elliot in Denver, February 28, 1947, at the age of 84 years, 3 months and 3 days.
Her early girlhood was spent in Illinois, moving to Kansas when 16 years old with her parents, where they settled on a farm, part of which is now the town of Glade. With the exception of a few months each years which she spent with her children in Denver and Topeka. Phillips county has been her home continuously for 69 years.
She was married to D. W. Stevens July 16, 1882, with whom she shared the happiness and sorrows of life for 55 years until his death which occurred October 30, 1937. Six children were born to them, two dying at an early age.
The death of Mrs. Stevens marks the passing of another of the few aremaining persons who came to Phillips county in the early days. She and Mr. Stevens contributed to the higher things of the community where they lived. They saw the country grow from a frontier into a community of churches and schools and well developed farms. They spent most of their years on the farm south of Glade, moving into town and spending their declining years there. Since her husband's death, she has maintained her home there, but spent a few months each year with her children in their homes.
Mrs. Stevens united with the Methodist church in early life and has lived a singularly beautiful and consistent Christian life. Her life was remarkable in her serene and tranquil spirit of faith and trust and by her patience and uncomplaining attitude during her months of illness. Her greatest interest was in her home and family and she leaves many beautiful memories in the hearts of her children and many friends who loved and held her in high esteem.
The surviving members of her immediate family are: Mrs. Winnie Elliott of Denver, Mrs. Zelta Elliott of Denver, Floyd Stevens of Topeka and Mrs. Gladys Brown of Phillipsburg. Also surviving are 11 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren.
The funeral was held at the Glade Methodist church Tuesday afternoon at 2:30, March 4th, conducted by Rev. Geo. A. Kraft. Music was furnished by Mrs. Kraft, Mrs. Earl Williams and Mrs. Nellie Brown. Burial was made in the Glade cemetery* with the Miles Funeral Home in charge.

From: The Phillips County Review, Phillipsburg, Phillips County, Kansas, Volume 26 Number 23. Published: Thursday, March 13, 1947, page 7 column 3. This newspaper is available on micro film at the Kansas Historical Society Library, Topeka, KS.

*The Glade cemetery referenced is named Marvin Cemetery and lies on the western edge of Glade, KS.