Sevella M. (Elkins) Stephens, 95, formerly of Shelbyville, passed away Wednesday, July 27, 2011, at Waldron Health & Rehab Center.   Born May 18, 1916, in Shelbyville, she was the daughter of Everett and Ada (Knight) Elkins, and they preceded her in death.

Sevella was married to Freddrick Iliff and he preceded her in death on April 11, 1979.   She was a homemaker and had lived at Crestwood Village Apartments in Indianapolis for the last 18 years.

Graveside services at 2nd Mount Pleasant Cemetery will be Monday, August 1, 2011, at 10:00 A.M.   Reverend Dan McCollough will officiating.

An online guest bood may be signed at www.murphyparks.com .