Stephanie was born June 30, 1945, in Columbus, Ohio, to the late John William and Helen Fiser Compton. She passed away June 2, 2021, in Hammond, LA, at the age of 75.
Stephanie obtained a B.S. degree from Western Michigan University and a Master's degree from the University of New Orleans. She taught autistic children in the New Orleans public schools for many years. Following Hurricane Katrina, she relocated to Hammond.
Stephanie loved animals, especially cats, nature, swimming, playing the guitar, playing Santa Claus at Christmas time, making jewelry, visiting the beach and vacationing in New York City.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her sister, Barbara Compton.
A visitation will be held Friday, June 18, 2021, at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, 2000 N. Morrison Blvd., Hammond, from 9:00 a.m. until religious services at 10:00 a.m. conducted by Deacon Mike Agnello. Entombment will follow in the columbarium at Our Lady of Pompeii Catholic Church Cemetery.
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Sponsored by Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Homes & Crematory - Hammond.
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Delmy Parker
April 1, 2022
So sorry to see this. I had no idea she passed away until today. I am truly going to miss her. It was such a joy taking care of her as my patient. I really really loved her. I cried when she moved away. She will always be in my heart. May she rest in peace.
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