No words to express how sad I was to hear of Stephanie's passing.   Her sister, Kate, and I were best friends in high school.   Spent my high school years coming and going from their house, so many wonderful memories.   Continued thoughts and prayers for her family.  

I was saddened to hear of the passing of Stephanie today. We were classmates at Marion High School. May her family and friends find peace and comfort during this difficult time. What a blessing it has been to know her. 

I am very sorry to hear about the passing of Stephanie. We were friends at Marion High School and during college.  She was always upbeat, positive, and wonderful to be around. My sympathy and prayers are with all of you!  May God keep you in his care.   Jenna

Our deepest sympathy to Stephanie's husband, daughter, family and loved ones. We were lucky enough to know Stephanie when she was at Dickinson and can say with certainty that she was indeed a unique woman with so much to offer all of those in her orbit. Rare is the person that makes everyone feel special, valued, important and not judged. As a family we adored her and loved connecting with her on campus, at special events and at sporting matches that she regularly attended. To her family, we send strength and prayers as well as deep gratitude for sharing your beautiful Stephanie with the rest of us. 
Mary, Derek ('12) and Kyle Kachadurian ('14)
Weston, Massachusetts

My deepest condolences to your beautiful family Dr. Balmer.

God bless Lauren, Isabel and Stephanie's entire family. Heaven has gained a bright and beautiful angel.  Our deepest sympathy.

Sincerely, 
Duane and Christina Gerlach 
Dickinson College

Stephanie-- you are anew bright light in heaven.  God be with your family,

Beautiful Stephanie.  Our hearts are broken.  We are sending our love and deepest condolences to Lauren, Isabel, and to Stephanies family and friends. 
Stephanie Balmer.  She was beautiful and brilliant, kind and thoughtful, attentive and caring, and she made everyone feel as if they were the most important person at that moment in her life. Her smile brought you right into her heart, her warmth was inescapable, and her sincerity was so pure and honest.  I will always hold a special spot in my heart for Stephanie.  I am so sorry for the loss of such an amazing woman. There arent too many like her.
Deborah Boyajian 
Parent of Dickinson graduate, Will Nelligan 

Stephanie was at Dickinson College when I arrived in 2009. I loved when she would stand up during faculty meetings and provide us with the status of our enrollments. She energized the faculty. I really miss her smile. She knew how to make everyone feel important. My condolences to her family. May she rest in peace.

Love and prayers to Stephanie's family.  She was a classmate in junior high school and part of high school, and she was the sweetest and kindest person.  Apparently that kindness never left, and she had a very positive impact on many people in her life.  An amazing woman.

Dr Balmer was at HH for my daughters senior year.  She made an incredible impact in just one year.   The lose of her for HH and the Nashville community is significant.   To her husband and daughter thank you for sharing such an incredible woman.  

Stephanie was an amazing, kind, warm and brilliant woman who became a mentor to my daughter at Dickinson College.  Words cannot express how sorry we are to hear of her passing. She was one-of-a-kind and touched countless people, both young and old.

We are a Brentwood Academy family, the Sandersons, who will continue to pray over the Harpeth Hall Family during this time!  So sorry to hear of this news.

May God's loving kindness comfort you and help you through this very sad time
Psalms 29:11

OBITUARY

Stephanie Stephens Balmer PHD

March 20, 1967 – February 17, 2018

Marshall-Donnelly-Combs Funeral Home

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