Corene Stephens Owens

March 9, 1936 - October 6, 2020

Mrs. Corene Stephens Owens was born on March 9, 1936 to late Mr. and Mrs. Thomas (Lillian) Stephens in Jackson County. She was married to the late Jimmy E. Owens Sr. for 54 years. She is peacefully entered eternal rest on Tuesday, October 6, 2020. She joined the Antioch Baptist Church at an early age, then attended Mt. Calvary. She was employed by Swift for a number of years, then went to housekeeping for 25 years before she retired. After retirement, she took care of her grandchildren. Corene was like the neighborhood mom for Gainesmill Road (Jim Sweet Road). We called her "Mama Rene". If you were hungry, she fed you, if you needed someone to talk to, she listened. She wouldn't hesitate to grab a switch to spank you if you needed that too! She was also very affectionate, giving and loved hugs. When you saw her, she would always have that beautiful smile on her face. Corene was such a happy cheerful person. She leaves to cherish her memories one daughter Theresa (Roderick) Rucker; six sons: Gerald (Evanguline) Owens, Jimmy (Brenda) Owens Jr., David (Johnnie Mae) Owens, Rickey (Angela) Owens, Johnny (Shelia) Owens and Wayne Owens (Ramona Glasper) all of Gainesville, GA; special extended children Lisa Harris, Nick Kidd and the late Dannie Kidd of Lula, GA; one sister Nancy Hill; two brothers Rev. Roger (Shirley) Stephens and Samuel -Stephens; three sister-in-laws Ruby Owens Curry, Faye Merritt, Gussie Stephens; one brother -in-law elder Roger (Yolanda) Owens; fifteen grandchildren: LaToya(Dashannon), Sharee, Jazman, Shaie, Shanada, Johnathan, Jessica, Melissa, Brennen, Josh, Daniel, Victorya, Justin, Makala and Shanice; nine great grandchildren: Janayah, Azyon, Jeremiah, Brayden, Jeremias, Jamari, Princeton, Antwaun Jr., Derrick Jr., and Jaxson and a host of nieces and other relatives and friends.