Cozette Myrl Stephano, 97, of Timpson, TX, passed away April 1, 2012, in Garrison, TX. She was born March 11, 1915, in Clayton, TX, to Blanche E. (Heath) and Henry T. Bailey. Cozette was a graduate of Timpson High School. She was a housewife and devoted wife of 55 years. She loved the Lord and was a faithful member of Good Hope Baptist Church as long as she was able to attend.
Cozette Stephano was preceded in death by her husband, John Joseph Stephano; brother, LaClair Bailey; sister-in-law, Evelyn Bailey; and sister Lillian Bock and her husband Frank Bock. She is survived by many nephews and nieces.
Graveside service for Cozette Stephano will be at 2:00 PM, Wednesday, April 4, 2012, at Blair Cemetery, Timpson, with Bro. Elmer Mathews officiating. Visitation will be at Taylor Funeral Home from 1:00 PM until service time on Wednesday.
The family extends its appreciation and thanks to the entire staff and employees of Garrison Nursing Home for the wonderful care and love given to Cozette for the past 14 years.
To convey condolences or to register online, please visit www.taylorfh.net. Taylor Funeral Home, 511 Ross Graves Dr., Timpson, TX 75975, is in charge of arrangements.
