Stephanie Elaine (Bell) Sterling of Pierre Part, Louisiana, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on December 14, 2024, at 75 years old in Fort Smith, Arkansas.
She was born in Fort Worth, Texas in 1949 to Robert Jesse Bell and Helen (Sellers) Bell. Stephanie will be remembered for her generosity and strength. She dedicated her life to her family, always there with a listening ear, and warm embrace. She enjoyed shopping, listening to music, and spending time with family.
She is survived by her children, Brian Sterling, Andrew (Tina) Sterling, Stormy (Richard) Maple and Gina (Steve) Mason, who will never forget the love she brought to their lives.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Louis Ridgewood Sterling Jr.; her son, Louis Ridgewood Sterling III.; father, Robert Jesse Bell; mother, Helen Louise (Sellers) Bell and sisters, Jean (Bell) Bourque, Joyce Bell and Jesse (Bell) Coelho.
And the dust returns to the earth as it was,
And the spirit returns to God who gave it.
Ecclesiastes 12:7
Until we meet again
We think about you always
We talk about you still
You have never been forgotten
And you never will
We hold you close within our hearts
And there you will remain…
To walk and guide us through our lives
Until we meet again.
Author unknown
