Marquita Crouch Stephenson, 62, passed away on Sunday September 5, 2021. She was born in Indiana, daughter of the late John and Margaret Crouch and was a resident of Gaston County for over 50 years. She was a graduate of Gaston College and Gardner Webb. She was a member of Carolina Faith Riders at Parkwood Baptist. She was a member of the Royal Order of Moose since 1988. She was preceded in death by a sister-in-law Christine Crouch and her mother-in-law Marie Stephenson. She loved riding motorcycles and swimming.  She once drove a motorcycle from the Atlantic to the Pacific and back on a 43 day trip.

She is survived by her husband of over 43 years Terry Stephenson, 2 children Terry Stephenson II of Lowell, Laquita McGinnis and husband James of Charlotte. 8 grandchildren Lequita McGinnis, Johnathin McGinnis (Heather), Haily Stephenson, Austin McGinnis, Eternity McGinnis, Joshua Crouch, Davina McGinnis and Infinity McGinnis and 3 great grandchildren Addison McGinnis, Serenity Stephenson and James McGinnis.  2 brothers John and Tony (Dolly) Crouch and 2 sisters Sherri (Ellis) Bond and Kelly Crouch.

A memorial service will be held at a later date to be announced on the funeral home website.

  Painter Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family.