Stella Marie Alfred was born on June 12, 1963, to Winnie and John Obie Alfred in Galveston, TX. She attended
Newton High School. She was a loving mother, sister, aunt, and friend. She worked as a health care provider.

Stella Marie Alfred was a very outspoken person with a huge heart of gold.

She departed this life on Saturday, February 17, 2024.

Stella leaves to cherish her memories: her two sons, Marlin T. Forward (Ananicea) and Marcell Green of the Jamestown community of Newton County; grandsons, Jeremiah D. Forward, Elijah J. Forward, Carson R. Cereen, and Tyson Green, her significant other, Frank Maxie of Lafayette, LA; lifetime friend, Loretta Hadnot of Jamestown; sisters, Brenda F. Adams and Patricia A. Alfred of Bon Wier, TX; two brothers, John C. Alfred of Bon Wier, TX, and Harold V. Alfred of Newton, TX; nieces, Shanara Alfred, Kanilo Simpson, Khadjah Rawls, Brittney Adams, and Chereese Alfred; and a host of other nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends.