I love and miss you Stephanie..your cousin ..

Perhaps they are not the stars, but rather openings in Heaven where the love of our lost ones pours through and shines down upon us to let us know they are happy.  

Your sis...

My thoughts and prayers go out to both Stephanie's family and her SH family.  I had the honor to work with Stephanie in her first year at SH and I knew then she was going to be someone special in our profession. Stephanie, you touched so many lives and we are all blessed to have been a part of yours.  You are so missed, God Bless.

Our hearts are deeply saddened with this tremendous loss. I am thankful that she was with us for a short time (36 years). I have known Stephanie since she was a very little girl, always sweet, always beautiful. She will forever be missed and loved.

Our most heartfelt condolences go out to Staph’s family especially her little angel Chance. I wish I had the chance to tell her how much I appreciated all of her advice and wisdom about the "Funeral Industry" but most of all on “How to be a better funeral director and appreciate what we do for a living!” Craig & April Twigg (San Diego, California)

JoAnn, my heart broke for you and your family when I heard the news.  Although I didn't know Stephanie personally, I heard you speak of her through the years, as we moms tend to do, and I know how much you loved her.  Our prayers go out to all of you.

I was privileged to work with Stephanie at SH for a short time. She was very kind and taught me what I should aspire to be. My prayers are with her family and friends. God bless you.

Oh my, I just heard tonight about Stephanie.  I will always remember her giving of her best in what ever she did. When supporting her co-workers to helping her families, doing the Lift-Program and so much more...She was a gift from God and so glad she had Chance, It made her "Happy". She was a 
very special Lady with a great   personality and contagious smile. 

A tear of sadness for sure...
A joy in my heart for knowing her, and working around her... 
My thoughts and prayers to her family and co-workers. (retired S/H 2007)

Hey Steph! Your big sis here! As I sit here eating your favorite brownie (Market Steet's Heavenly Hash) I think of you and all the fun times we shared. The times we spent holding hands through the not-so-fun times. I promise your wishes will be fullfilled. Chance is doing fantastic and will be well taken care of by your entire family!!! Thank you for being the brighest star in sky so we can all see you every night! Kepp shining girl... I loved you then, I love you know, and I will always love you!

Stephanie was a funeral director's, funeral director! She served every family with care and compassion regardless of their financial background or who they were.  She worked tirelessly from the time she walked in the door until she went home.  I did not know much about her outside of work except that she loved Chance with everything in her.  She will be missed by all of us in the funeral profession.  Few people bring the level of professionalism to this business like Stephanie did each and everyday!

TO ALL:  The scholarship fund for Chance has been officially been set up and is now active. You can donate through any JP Mogan Chase Bank to the account under the name of Chance Cabana Scholarship Fund acc#881182885. 

What a great way to show our love for Stephanie by helping to support Chance!

To Stephanie **One Classy Lady*** Wish Heaven had a phone so I could hear your voice again....I thought of you today, but that is nothing new. I thought about you yesterday, and days before that too. I think of you in silence, I often speak your name. All I have are memories and a picture in a frame. Your memory is a keepsake, from which I'll never part....God has you in his arms....I have you in my heart.

I met Stephanie when my son passed away just over a year ago.  She showed so much compassion throughout our time of need, answered every question, and took care of details that I didn't know ever existed.  I will never forget her kindness and professionalism during our time of need.  She is, indeed, an asset to Sparkman Hillcrest, and a source of strength in time of need.  I am truly sorry for the family's loss.

Oh Stephanie, we will miss you deeply.  Life in our little world will never be the same again.  The gift you gave us all so openly, I pray will shine on in how we choose to serve those that come through our doors.  I hope that we can give a glimmer of that which you never failed to provide.  A gift of truth, compassion, and the most sincere desire to give everything about you in the service to others.  Knowing you and working with you is a gift I know we will all cherish the rest of our days…thank you.

Stephanie,  Your lite will always shine in the hearts or all of us who love and knew you.  
I Thank my God upon EVERY REMEMBRANCE of You. Philippians 1:3

Dear JoAnn,  I am so sorry to hear about your precious Stephanie.  She was maybe 5 years old when I first met her.  All of our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this time of sorrow.  Our deepest sympathy, Diane Geracie

Steph...I only knew you and Chance a short time and during that time, you were always a very sweet & caring person.  Most of all, I think of you being a great mother.  Unfortunately, I never met the rest of your family, but my thoughts and prayers are with them and Chance.  Rest in peace.

Stephanie and I worked together only one time and yet the impression she left on me is timeless. I knew her as honest, sweet, smart and professional in her service to the families in her care.  The industry and the families of Dallas will miss this talented person.

JoAnn & Family, I was so saddened to hear about Stephanie.  I didn't know Stephanie that well, but remember all the baseball and football games that she and Pam attended for Matt and all the times they picked him up from Judy's.  They are both great sisters.  You can be comforted that you will always have Stephanie with you through Chance.  My thoughts will be with your family during this time of healing.  JoAnn as I read through these wonderful passages about Stephanie I know them to be true because Pam, Stephanie, and Matt had the greatest example and that is you.  
Marty & Laurana Allen and Kyle & Ashley Allen

My thoughts and prayers are with all of the Maddings. All I have thought about this week is all the good time we had on Oldbridge and at the Lake! I love you Steph and will miss. I'm glad your mom is going to show Chance how to fish!  Love Kim Boshell

JoAnn, Pam, Matt and sweet Chance.  I am so sorry for your loss.  I only knew Stephanie through Pam, but she was always smiling and was a very sweet person.  Chance is lucky to have her for a mom.  I know she will watch over him and protect him.  I pray that God gives you all the comfort and peace you need in this tragic time.  I love you all.

What a beautiful soul Steph was!  You were always so kind and friendly.  Steph truly cared for the families she served and the people she worked with.  You always asked about George and sent him best wishes and hugs. Made his day when I told him!  Our kids remember you coming to our Crawfish Parties and the time you spent visiting with them.  Genuinely interested in their lives.  George and I thank you.  Steph, you have no idea how many lives you have positively touched.  We know you are with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.  Heaven received a beautiful Angel.  We are praying for your family and Chance. You will be missed.

Stephanie, we love you and we miss you and we are crying, but we will take care of Chance and teach him to fish

I have known Stephanie since our early days growing up in Allen.  We went to elementary, middle, and high school together.  I have very vivid memories of her and her beautiful smile.  She was such a kind-hearted, sweet, and compassionate person.  I am so blessed to have known her.  Please know that I am saying prayers for your family during this difficult time.

It was an honor to have known you in this life, you were a strong, independent,& compassionate woman. It is going to be so difficult coming over to Sparkman Hillcrest and not seeing you around that cubicle saying "Hey Girl". Know that your energy has left a great impression on everyone's life you have touched.

Joann, I am so sorry, You and your family are in my prayers. I remember Stephanie at about 4 yrs sitting on your front porch dipping fritoes into barbeque sauce. She was a delightful child.  Letitia and I are thinking of you and will continue to pray for you.

Steph, I always looked forward to seeing your smiling face whenever I came over to Sparkman Hillcrest.  You were truly an inspiration to me and an asset to your profession and to this world.  You will be missed by us all.

JoAnn & LW - Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.  We were so sorry to hear of your loss.  God bless you all.

Erbie & Carolyn Voyles

JoAnn, LW and Family,
Our deepest sympathy and heartfelt prayers are with you.  
Krystal and David Ford

Stephanie was beautiful inside and out.  She was everybody's friend.  My prayers of peace, strength, and protection are with Chance and all of Stephanie's family.  This world lost a wonderful lady and heaven gained a beautiful angel.

What an extreme loss this is to our families.  Losing you is like losing a sister. We first met when you were 5 and I was 6.  Our families became an extension of each others from going camping to trick-or-treating to playing softball in the field behind Boyd.  We will miss you forever.

Oh we have so many wonderful memories of time spent with Stephanie. Those memories include time spent with family and especially watching Stephanie with little Chance. To Joann, LW, Matt, Pam, Chris, Colton and Chance - may God grant you peace beyond understanding, may He hold you in His arms and comfort you during this most difficult time. We cannot begin to understand - and so we send you our love and our prayers and always remember our Steph! Love to you all - give Chance a big hug! Aunt Angie, Uncle Mike, Andrew, Laura, Hollie & Julia

Stephanie, you were always the sweetie kid that grew up on oldbridge, you brighten our whole block with your sweet smile. i know you will be our angel and protect all the kids that grew up on oldbride. God be with you sweet girl. Joann, Pat and Matt all i  have to say that i will be praying for you to have God's grace and that you can find some comfort there.

Heaven has opened up and God is taking care of our angel Stephanie and watching over all her family and friends during this time. Her laugh, smile and outgoing personality will be missed by so many. Out hearts are with you during this time. God Bless you all during this difficult time. We all will miss her very much and remember her forever.

To  Stephanie's family, friends, and colleagues:

I recently learned of her sudden passing and cannot begin to express my sadness.  Stephanie was a caring and compassionate woman with whom I had the privilege of working some years ago.

She was a professional and creative funeral director who served as a role model for me during my formative years in funeral service.  I am grateful for her influence and friendship.

When I think of Steph, the word fearless comes to mind.  She was focused and determined to succeed in everything she did and never shied away from challenges.  

I join you in mourning this tremendous loss and wish each of you peace and comfort during this time of heartache.

Sincerest Regards,

Wendy Smith Thames
Carmon Funeral Home

Stephanie helped my family thru 3 funerals in the last couple of years, including my brother in law who went home at the age of 45. Her professionalism, caring heart and warm smile Blessed many. She just helped my sister and me with my Grandfather's funeral last Friday where I brought the message "Servant-Leadership" based on Christ's example. Stephanie was the epitome of a servant-leader and we were truly saddened when our friends at Sparkman let us know today; but joy comes in the morning as we look to the promises of HIS word and the victory to be claimed. The Jason Brown and Jennifer Sherlock families.

JoAnn and Family
You and Chance are in my prayers.  Stephanie was truly a wonderful person and I feel so blessed to have known her and have worked with her during such a difficult time.  The world is truly a better place because she touched it.  She will be missed but so fondly remembered.  God Bless you and may God give her eternal rest.

JoAnn I was so saddend to hear of your loss.  May God comfort you and hold you close during your most trying times.  Pam and Tim Oster (Pottsboro, TX)

Our thought and prayers are with you Matt!  We are so sorry to hear about your loss. Julie and Bill Dickens

Jo Anne, my prayer for you is that God's comfort embrace you and your family, and loving memories help you through this time of sorrow. Love, Prince from ColorDynamics (Allen, TX)

Stephanie was a joy to be around each and every time I was with her, Chance and friends.We all have great loss to deal with and I will never forget her. She was a person you that made you smile and enjoy life. God Bless and heal you during this time.

I had the pleasure to work with Stephanie while I was going to mortuary school in Dallas and I will always remember her for being such a kind and beautiful person. She had such an amazing smile. My condolences to her family.

JoAnn and LW, Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May the Lord give you comfort and peace that only He can provide.
Love, Dianna and Clark Seymour

Stephanie, May God wrap His warm embrace around you and your family and comfort them. Spread those wings wide, Chance has a new Guardian angel!

Im so sorry to hear about your families loss -- our prayers are with you and your family!!!

Stephanie was such a sweet, kind-hearted person who I know will be missed greatly.  You are all in our thoughts and prayers.

Stephanie was a great mother.  Chance loves her very much.  She was always so kind.  Our hearts hurt not to see her smiling face and her sweet personality. Chance and her family are in our thoughts and prayers.

Blue Ivey School (Chance's Preschool)

Stephanie was mature beyond her young age. She was very involved with my introduction to Sparkman Hillcrest in family services and a wonderful calming influence to me when I started with the company. Words can't express the thanks I have for her help. She will be missed greatly. Thank you Stephanie for being a part of my life!

Stephanie was an amazing woman, achiever, overcomer, with a beautiful spirit who loved her son Chance immensely.  She and I sat next to each other at church with Chance about a month ago. She is now walking with Jesus. Praying for Chance. We will miss you!

Stephanie was always fun, kind, and so sweet.  She was the kind of person you want everyeone to be like.  She will be greatly missed and will always be loved.  God Bless Chance and her family.

I'm so sorry to hear this sad news.  It was a pleasure to coach Chance this year.  It was neat to watch him grow a little bit through the season and to finally see him bat!  To all of Stephanie's friends and family - and especially Chance - I'm praying for you.

God bless you.

Stephanie, we are all going to miss you. You have touched the heart of so many, and were always willing to help others.

I am so sorry for your loss. I didn't know her very long but was always so nice. We will keep her family in our prayers.

Joann and family
We are very sad to hear of Stephanie's passing .. what a beautiful smile and precious son.  You will be in our thoughts and prayers in the days to come.  Keep those precious memories in your hearts and let God help you through it.
Karl & Valarie (Clements) Schulz family, Philip, South Dakota

Stephanie was an inspiration to everyone.  She will be greatly missed.

What can I say that hasn't already been said.  You were an unbelivable person, mother, mentor & friend.  I will miss you Stephanie.

Stephanie was such a sweet person and will always be remembered as a kind and caring soul who was such a good friend to everyone in school and growing up.  I know she has made such a positive impact on all she has crossed paths with. She will be dearly missed and may God be with all of her loved ones.

Steph, you had such a sweet heart that I will never forget. So many people will miss you for a long time. You really touched my life. I lift up Chance to the Lord.

Stephanie was such a great co-worker and more importantly a WONDERFUL FRIEND. Our pain is tremendous but it's because we loved her so much. She's looking down at me with chips and queso in hand and all I can say is eat up and enjoy.

In memory of a great person!  You will be missed!  I am glad that I had a chance to know you.

JoAnn, Pam, Matt, and especially precious Chance, I do not know where to begin. I was completely blessed to be able to call Stephanie my dearest friend. Her laugh, vigor for life, and tenderness taught me how to be a better person. God truly created a precious angel in Stephanie and my life, as well as countless others are richer for knowing her. My prayers and thoughts are with all of you.  I loved her very much and will miss her deeply.

Steph, we're going to miss you so much.  You made such an impact on so many people...the world is such a better place having had you in it.

"Lord make me a rainbow, I'll shine down on my mother, shes knows I'm safe with you and she stands under my colors..." I heard those words yesterday in a song shortly after I heard of Stephanie's passing. I know that Stephanie is in Heaven, shining down on us. She was a wonderful, vibrant woman. I am so honored and blessed to have worked with her and known her. She inspired me to be a better funeral director and person everyday. She was a precious gem here on earth, and I know that she is safe with our Lord. Steph, everytime I see a rainbow, I'll always think of you. Beautiful and Vibrant. I love you and I'll miss you dearly. Rest in Peace.

May the angels lead you into paradise.

OBITUARY

Stephanie Ann Cabana

6 September, 1974 – 30 May, 2010

Sparkman/Hillcrest Funeral Home & Hillcrest Mausoleum & Memorial Park

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