Holly Ann Stephens, 59 of Taylorville passed away at 3:41 AM on Thursday, September 17, 2015 at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield.

She was born on August 9, 1956 at Mt. Carroll, Illinois the daughter of Lawrence “Harp” and Margaret Irwin. Holly married Michael J. Stephens on June 17, 1995 at Morrisonville. She was preceded in death by her parents.

Holly was a homemaker and enjoyed reading. She was actively involved with the PTA during her children’s school years

Survivors: Husband, Michael J. Stephens of Taylorville, IL; Daughter, JoAnne Marie (husband, Glen) Thomas of Kincaid, IL; Sons, Brett Lawrence Irwin (companion, Kendra) and Derek Michael Stephens both of Taylorville, IL; Grandson, Camdon Irwin of Taylorville, IL; 1 Aunt and several cousins.

Funeral services will be held at 3:00 PM on Sunday, September 20, 2015 at Shafer-Perfetti Funeral Home in Taylorville with Rev. Jim Ferrill officiating. Burial will follow at Anderson Cemetery, Palmer. Visitation will be held on Sunday from 1:00 PM until time of service at Shafer-Perfetti Funeral Home.

Memorials are suggested to Taylorville High School FFA or Taylorville American Legion Post 73.

Condolences to her family may be left at www.perfettifuneralhome.com

Shafer-Perfetti Funeral Home in Taylorville is in charge of arrangements.