Lewis County Herald - Serving Hohenwald, Lewis County Tennessee Since 1898

Eva Pearl Stephens passed away peacefully on October 19, 2023, in Franklin, after celebrating her 100th birthday just days before. She was born on October 15, 1923, in Hickman County, to the late Joseph Alec King and Nellie Lucinda (Qualls) King.

Pearl had a passion for hummingbirds and her perfectly maintained flower garden. She spent many hours outside, simply enjoying the beauty and peace of nature around her. This love for the outdoors was infectious, and she passed it on to her family, whom she adored. Pearl’s grandbabies and great-grandbabies were the apple of her eye.

Pearl was a...