She was born in Long Branch, New Jersey, on February 2, 1965.
Stephenie was married to Donald Smith Jr. on June 24, 1994, and together they built a life filled with love and devotion. She worked throughout her career in Dietary/CNA roles, serving with compassion at Monroe Hospital and Woodlands Assisted Living.
She had many passions that brought joy to her life, including cooking, baking, true-crime stories, and paranormal shows. Her curiosity, creativity, and warmth were felt by everyone who knew her.
Stephenie is survived by her father, Steve Sanders, and her siblings, Stephen Sanders, Linda Reynolds, John Sanders, and Robert Sanders. She was preceded in death by her mother, Betty Sanders, her brother, Curtis Sanders, and her beloved husband, Donald Smith Jr.