On January 25, much loved wife, Maria Stella Lemons went to the Lord and passed from this life on earth. She leaves behind her loving husband Larry Lemons, her sisters Rosetta Beyersdorf and Lina Gagnon, brother Natale Stella and son William Winstead. Maria also left behind stepson Matthew Lemons and stepdaughter Kellie Allen, brothers-in-law Ronnie Beyersdorf and Ted

Eldridge and sister-in-law Annie Stella. Maria had many loving nieces and nephews, grandchildren and great grandchildren who knew and loved her as well as extended family. Maria left behind loving friends Ann and Phyllis and many other close and much- loved friends in her hometown of Anacortes. Special thanks to her dear, loving friend and caregiver of many years, Brenda Blanchard. Maria was preceded in death by her father Ottavio, mother Carmela, her sister Julie and her son Larry Jr. Maria was a double cancer and diabetes survivor of over 15 years, we were blessed to have had her with us for the time we did. May she rest in peace with our Lord in Heaven. Amen.

Maria was laid to rest on Friday, February 3, at the Gethsemane Cemetery in Federal Way followed by a Reception held in her honor at the Holy Family Church in Auburn.

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