Margaret Agnes Dickerson Stevens

Hoboken – Margaret Agnes Dickerson Stevens, 90, of Hoboken passed away Thursday afternoon (August 6, 2026) at Bayview Nursing Home after an extended illness.

Born in Hoboken, GA her parents were Luther Emory Dickerson and Nancy Mayleen Herrin Dickerson. She is also preceded in death by her husband, James Levy “J.L.” Stevens; a son-in-law, Danny Anderson; and 3 brothers, Charles Dickerson, Ladon Dickerson (Betty), and Jerry Dickerson.

Margaret graduated from Hoboken High School in 1954 and in December of 1954 married J. L. Stevens. They were married 68 years when he passed September 25, 2022. After getting married they moved to Atlanta for a few months, then moved to New Mexico till 1956 when J.L. was honorably discharged from the military. They then moved to Brunswick for a while, then back to Hoboken where they spent the rest of their lives together.

Margaret was a secretary for Hoboken Elementary School from 1967-1990 and was a member of Hoboken Baptist Church. She was a member of the Fidelis Sunday School class and served on the church’s social committee for serval years. Margaret was a faithful church member and loved the Lord. She was a very dedicated wife, mother, and nana and had a really big family who she loved and adored. She was called nana from the very first grandchild and was called nana by a lot of other young adults and youth.

Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Richard Stevens (Cheryl) of Hoboken; 2 daughters, Linda Stevens Chesser and Donna Stevens Anderson both of Hoboken; 8 grandchildren and their spouses, Steven Chesser (Marcia), Ryan Chesser (Carla), Heath Briscoe (Jessica), Josh Briscoe (Stefanie), Katie Hayes (Tyler), Kelley Lawrence (Sarah), Kami Roberts (Chris), and Jill Collins (Taylor); 19 great grandchildren and one on the way; a sister-in-law, Anita Dickerson; and also several nieces, nephews, other relatives and a host of friends.

Visitation will be held from 1pm to 2pm on Saturday afternoon (August 8, 2026) starting at 1pm at Frye Funeral Home, Nahunta.

A funeral service will be held Saturday afternoon (August 8, 2026) at 2pm at the chapel of Frye Funeral Home with Rev. Chris Roberts and Rev. Tyler Hayes officiating. Burial will follow in Greenlawn Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Steven Chesser, Ryan Chesser, Heath Briscoe, Kelley Lawrence, Josh Briscoe, Taylor Collins, Cole Chesser, Seth Chesser, Joshua Roberts, and Kellen Roberts. Honorary pallbearers will be the rest of her grandchildren and great grandchildren and the Fidelis Sunday School Class.

Mrs. Margaret requested no flowers. In lieu of flowers, she would like to help people in need, so please donated to a charity.

Arrangements are with Frye Funeral Home, Nahunta.

Sympathy may be expressed by signing the online registry at www.fryefh.com.