Margaret Stephens

Margaret Stephens, of Fontana, California, made her transition to the Heavenly realm on Thursday, December 10, 2020 at Kaiser Hospital in Fontana. Margaret was 80 and she was born in Forth Worth, Texas on September 22, 1940.  She attended school in the community of Riverside, Texas. She later moved to California with her Son Tyrone Brown.  On October 22, 1983, she married William Clarence Stephens, with a daughter Holly Stephens.  A unique soul, Margaret enjoyed listening to music, watching movies and attending church activities.  She loved to dance to her favorite songs. She will be greatly missed. Margaret is survived by her husband William C. Stephens, son Tyrone Brown, Wife with Daughter, and two Grandsons Tymon and Tyler Brown. Emerson’s sons: Edward, wife and children, Emerson Eugene, Jr., wife and children, and Eric Arnold. Brother Admiral Arnold. Nieces: Debbie Eddie, Sandra Harrington, Tanya Woods, Freda Mimms and husband. Nephews: Freddie and Wayne Steward. Cousin Jewel Tolliver and Stepdaughter Holly Stephens.  Margaret was predeceased by Parents George and Novella (Carter) Arnold, Sisters Jometric Myers, Marlene Harrington, Ella Jean Johns, Stepson Emerson Arnold and Nephew Orin Arnold. A memorial service organized by Richardson Peterson Funeral Home in Ontario, California, will be held at the Riverside National Cemetery on Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at 10:45 am. Please send any memorials and Flowers to Riverside National Cemetery at 22495 Van Buren Blvd., Riverside, CA 92518.  Everyone, thank you for your kind and warm words of encouragement, prayers and blessings. Margaret leaves a host of other family, friends and loved ones who will greatly miss her.