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Stephanie Debora Stephens, 51, of California, passed away May 31, 2022 in Las Vegas, NV. Stephanie was born August 1, 1970, in New Haven, CT, the daughter of Walter and Queen Ester (Bartley) Stephens. Stephanie was raised in Belvidere, IL. She attended Belvidere High School and graduated in 1988. Stephanie was the first African American cheerleader at Belvidere High School. She went onto a career in the medical field as a Registered Anesthesia Technologist.

Stephanie was a loving mother and a caring daughter who always put her family first. She was outgoing and happy. She enjoyed attending concerts, sporting events, riding roller coasters, and traveling anywhere warm. Stephanie loved the beach.

Stephanie is loved and will be missed dearly by her children, Nicole, Christopher, Tevin; her grandchildren, Elijah, Christopher Jr., Isavier; her sisters, Lovelle, Alexcia; her brother, Samuel; her parents, Walter and Beverly; her significant other, DeSean; her nephews, Stephan, Randell, David, Charles; her Aunt Edna Hamilton; her special cousin, Zack Williams, and numerous other nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, family and friends. Stephanie is preceded in death by her mother, Queen Ester; her grandmother, Edith; and her nephew, Devonte.

Stephanie's visitation will be held on Saturday, July 9th, 2022 from 11:00 a.m. until 12:45 p.m., with a funeral service to follow at 1:00 p.m., at Anderson Funeral & Cremation Services, located at 218 W. Hurlbut Ave., Belvidere, IL 61008. Father Randy Wakitsch and Father Thomas Rosa will officiate. To light a candle and share a memory, please visit www.AndersonFCS.com.