Essie Lou Stevenson, age 91, of Pierce, FL, died Tuesday, August 28, 2018. She was a member of the St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church, Pierce, FL.

She leaves to survive her five daughters: Cescyia Stevenson, Mulberry, FL, Sandra Stevenson, Detroit, MI, Dearite (David) Brown, Lakeland, FL,  Betty Lebranch, Tampa, FL, Sandra (Troy) Daniel, Atlanta, GA; one son: Lee O. Latson, Mulberry, FL; one sister: Estella Pullum, Lakeland, FL; and a host of nieces and nephews.

Viewing 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Friday, September 7, 2018 at Gause Funeral home. Funeral service will be at St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church, Pierce, FL at 11:00 AM, Saturday, September 8, 2018.

Interment will be at Wildwood Cemetery, Bartow, FL.