Alberta Gladys Stevens, 83, began her new journey in heaven on November 1st, 2026. Arrangements are pending with Ellsworth & Willoughby Funeral Homes.
Alberta “Bertie” was born in Carthage on May 14th, 1943 to Albin and Gladys (Person) Fors. Bertie grew up and lived in the area her whole life attending and graduating from Carthage High School in 1961.
She attended business college in Huron, SD and worked as a bank teller at Farmers State Bank in Carthage for 48 years before retiring in 2010.
Alberta was married to the love of her life, Raymond Stevens on June 26th, 1969 . Together, they farmed and made their home in Carthage and on farms outside of town throughout their married years.
Alberta found joy in the simple, meaningful things in life. She loved making Chex mix and cookies, working word puzzles, and helping anyone who had a need she could fulfill. Her generosity and willingness to lend a hand left a lasting impression on those around her.
Alberta was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Raymond Stevens, and her brother-in-law Terry Stevens.
Those blessed to have shared in her life include her daughter Katie (Stevens) Urevig and her husband Curt Urevig of Brookings, SD; two grandchildren Sarah (Urevig) Cummings and her husband Reid, and Luke Urevig and his wife Sage Urevig; her great grandson Ryder Cummings; two sisters-in-law Dianne Sherman and her husband Larry of Howard SD, and Carol (Stevens) Dye of Missouri, and many other relatives and friends.
Alberta’s life was marked by quiet faithfulness, hard work, and a ready willingness to serve others. She will be deeply missed by her family and all who knew her.
