Laura KAY Stephens, 56, of Granite City, IL after enduring a lengthy battle along with the crippling effects manifested by Raynaud's disease, Peacefully passed into the Loving arms of our Lord and Savior CHRIST JESUS Sun. Mar. 8, 2026 at Barnes Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, MO.

Laura KAY's Sincere Prayers, along with a Heart Overflowing with Love were for her Greatest Treasures, her Beloved Fiance, Billy Dixon, as he stood Faithfully by her side, Deeply Loving and caring for her. Laura Kay's Cherished Treasures also included her two sons, her oldest, Timothy Lloyd and his wife Lauren Welch and her precious GrandDaugther Olivia and GrandSon James. Laura Kay's youngest son Tyler Branden Welch passed into the Loving arms of Christ Jesus on Nov. 22, 2011 and was there among other Loved ones to welcome his Beloved Mother into Heaven.

Laura KAY enjoyed the Love and special times spent with her loving Fiance Billy Dixon especially reading and studying the Bible together, she loved and looked forward to visiting and spending time with family and friends. Laura Kay enjoyed interior decorating, creating beautiful arts and crafts, reading and traveling when her health allowed. She also Loved her two tiny Yorkie puppies named Israel and KiKi and the daily companionship and Joy they brought to her life.

Laura KAY Stephens was preceded in death by her precious youngest son Tyler Branden Welch , her Father Ernie Dale Stephens , Paternal Grandparents Ernest Lee and Fern {Corbett} Stephens, Maternal Grandparents Francis Marion and Chaney {Spurlock} Blankenship.

Laura KAY Stephens is survived by her oldest son Timothy Lloyd and Wife Lauren Welch a Precious GrandDaughter Olivia and a  Precious GrandSon James, her Beloved Mother Geneva Blankenship Willoughby of Proctorville, OH. Brothers- Gary Stephens of Marion, IL. Marshall Todd Stephens of Proctorville, OH.  Sisters - Pamela Stephens and AnnaJo Stephens of Granite City, IL.  Nephews - Joshua Beasley of Marion, IL.

Nieces - Victoria Beasley Long, Olivia Beasley {Hayden} Smith of Marion, IL.  Brittany Stephens {Billy} Followay of Lavalette, W. VA,  Kayla Stephens Barker of W. VA.  GreatNieces - Gracie -- Emma -- Peyton and Brooklyn.

GreatNephew – Bohdi.  Many Uncles, Aunts, cousins and dear friends.

Laura KAY requested a private viewing and service.  Arrangements with online information and guestbook through Wojstrom Funeral Home & Crematory may be found at www.wojstrom.com.