Ms. Machon Rene Stevenson

Machon Renee Stevenson was born May 23rd, 1970, in Indianapolis, Indiana. She was the first of 4 children to John and Jean Stevenson. Machon was loving, patient big sister who enjoyed cooking, spending time with family and friends. She also enjoyed shopping and being involved in church activities at Sanders Temple Church of God in Christ.

She attended North Central High School where she participated in Center for Leadership & Development (CLD) and Black Student Union. During this time, she started to develop a love of fashion and eventually attended the The Barbizon School of Modeling. Upon high school graduation she attended Indiana University in Bloomington, IN. There she enjoyed her college experience and participated in several organizations including the African American Student Affairs.

In 1991 in her 3rd year at IU during Christmas break Machon became gravely ill. After months of extensive test and medical evaluations she was eventually diagnosed with Muscular Sclerosis. The doctor’s prognosis was not good and suggested hospice, but God had different plan. Her parents were immediately in complete agreement to whatever God’s plan was she was going to be surrounded by family at home. With her mother being a nurse instantly became her full-time advocate led the entire family to cover Machon with unconditional love and support.

With therapy and constant support of family and Machon’s tenacity to thrive she exceeded her team of doctor’s expectations. Her doctors were constantly amazed at her progress. Despite her diagnosis Machon’s constant smile and her laughter was always a strong presence in the home. Machon always enjoyed engaging with people, listen to music and comedy. She loved to joke and laugh.

On Tuesday, January 24, 2023, Machon departed this earthly life. Her sweet presence will be greatly missed.

Preceding Machon in her death was loving younger sister Valinda Burt (husband, John
Burt).

Machon leaves to cherish her memories,
parents, John and Jean Stevenson; sisters, Rolanda Brown (husband, Ronald Brown) and LaThelma Neberieza (husband, Nicholas Neberiza). Her four nieces, Lacy Neberieza, Leah Neberieza, Ava Burt and Eden Burt. Her two nephews, Jalen Stevenson and Akobie Woodley.