Barbara L. Stephens, 87, of Allentown, died Jan. 1, 2021, in Westminster Village, Allentown. She was the loving wife of the late Kenneth L. Stephens. Born in Allentown, she was the only child of the late Jacob L. and Helen M. (Fries) Schaffer.

She graduated from Allentown High School in 1951.

She was employed at the former Hertz Supply Co., the former Mesch Associates and was the receptionist for Attorneys Noonan & Prokup. She worked a total of 30 years.

She was a member of St. Matthew’s E.C. Church, Emmaus.

She was always a people-loving person and enjoyed getting people together for a good time. She always had a smile for everyone. Her family came first.

She is survived by a son, Phillip K. and his wife, Deborah, of Murfreesboro, Tenn.; daughters, Brenda L. and her husband, Glenn Flores, of Allentown, Judy L. and her spouse, Tina, of Allentown; grandchildren, Christopher, Timothy and his wife, Brittany, Michelle and her husband, Jean Pierre Crespo, Kristen and her husband, Joshua Rice; great-grandchildren, Zion, Sparrow, Justus, Hannah and Grayson.

Contributions may be made to St. Matthew’s E.C. Church, Fifth and Ridge streets, P.O. Box 433, Emmaus, 18049.

Arrangements were made by the Stephens Funeral Home, Inc., Allentown.