Stephanie Barthlow Fradkin

Stephanie Barthlow Fradkin, 48, of The Hills, Texas went to heaven, June 24, 2014, at Brackenridge University Medical Center. Stephanie was born on October 13, 1965 in Zanesville, Ohio, and raised in Abilene, Texas and Columbus, Ohio.

Stephanie was larger than life and will be loved and missed forever. Her smile could light up a room and always made you laugh. Stephanie was a "Jack of all trades" and always up for a challenge. She could start her day remodeling a house and finish being a passionate poet. She loved adventure and wasn't afraid to follow her heart. Stephanie had a heart of gold. She was genuine and kind to all she encountered. She looked for chances to help others and was a passionate animal lover. She loved and lived for her dogs Grace + Birdie. Stephanie married the love of her life Sam on December 12, 2004. From the beginning they formed a perfect match and danced to life's beat from that day forward.

Stephanie leaves behind her life's love, husband Sam Fradkin along with their beloved Grace + Birdie. Her parent's Sheila Nichols, Jerry Nichols and Edie Barthlow. Her brothers Joe and Don Barthlow. Her loving cousins Darin Barthlow, Brad Barthlow, Larry Barthlow, Teresa Barthlow and Tracie Barthlow. Her In-laws, Aaron and Pat Fradkin. Her brother and sister-in-law David and Jodi Fradkin and her nieces, Sarah and Hanna Fradkin.

The memorial service will be held at 3:00 pm, on Thursday, June 26, 2014 at the Weed-Corley- Fish Funeral Home, 411 Ranch Road 620 South, Lakeway, Texas 78734.

A celebration of her Life will follow between 4:30 and 7:00 pm at The Hills Country Club, 26 Club Estates Drive, The Hills, Texas 78738.

Donations, in lieu of flowers, may be made to her favorite charities Wags, Hope and Healing at wagshopeandhealing.org or Wounded Warriors at woundedwarriorproject.org.