On June 16, 2012, she married the love of her life, Philip Terry. She and Philip lived happily in Texarkana, Texas. Philip brought so much to Stephanie’s life, including two beautiful children, Philip, Jr. and Alicia. Recently, they welcomed their wonderful and much loved grandchildren Miracle and Paisley.
Stephanie was dedicated member of First Baptist Church in Atlanta, Texas. She sang in First Praise Choir, the Praise Team and played the hand bells. Stephanie, an educator at heart, taught Sunday School, Vacation Bible School, served as a Children’s choir teacher and volunteered with AWANA clubs. Throughout her many years of a member of First Baptist, she served in many other areas in the ministry.
Stephanie was a dedicated teacher at Yerger Middle School. Stephanie worked for many years as an educator and impacted the lives of many of her students and co-workers. Stephanie was a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority and the Atlanta Woman’s Club.
Stephanie leaves to cherish her memory, Philip, her husband. She is also survived by her mother, Maggie Casteel; her step-children, PJ and Alicia; her siblings Pam Boyce (LaPrensa), Karen Casteel, Kasonja Velasquez, (Frank), Chris Casteel (Habiba), Kelli Casteel, Terry Lloyd (Theressa), Tammy Blaylock, Michael Williams (Deb) and Stacy Henderson (Quincy), her sisters-in-law Mary Lloyd and Barbara Jones (Ralph). Stephanie also leaves her aunts and uncles; Jewel Blaylock, Dorothy Nickelberry, Edna Nickleberry, LaRuth Casteel, Wiley Scott and Tony Hudson; nieces, nephews, cousins, and many, many wonderful co-workers and friends. She was preceded in death by her father, Joe Casteel, brother, Gerald Lloyd, and niece LaShonda King.
Services will be 11 a.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church, Atlanta, with Wesley Mills officiating. Burial will be in Pinecrest Cemetery under direction of Coleman-Atlanta Funeral Home. The body may be viewed noon to 6 p.m., Friday, February 9, at Coleman-Atlanta Funeral Home.
Stephanie was one of the sweetest people I’ve ever known. She was in my classes all through school. She was also a wonderful neighbor to my mom in Atlanta. You did so much with your life, Stephanie. You will be dearly missed.
Praying God’s peace and comfort. I will never forget Stephanie’s kindness and guidance during my daughter, Larkin’s, senior year at Texas High. She was instrumental in Larkin’s college path.
She made the world a better place to live.
Phil, my prayers and thoughts are with you at this time.
Stephanie was a wonderful friend and educator. I loved working with her, and she was such a great mentor to all of her students. She was always so positive and worked so hard. We all will miss her so much.
Our sympathy goes out to Buddy, PJ and Alicia and the entire family for the loss of your loved one. May God continue to bless you and keep you.
One for the Father; One for the Son; One for the Holy Ghost…. and They all make ONE.
This One is for you my friend, my co-worker(TMS).
Rest in Heavenly Peace. I will miss you.
My Condolences to you and your family. I Love You All
My Deepest Sympathy to the family.
May happy memories replace the sadness in your heart.
Peace, love and God’s blessings.
Sending prayers & strength to the family of Stephanie. Her life stories is a great inspiration & blue print to follow. She quietly touch so many and will be greatly missed. Keeping the family in prayers. Judy & Keith
I’m so sorry for your loss I hope the words at revelation 22:3,4 bring you some comfort and peace.