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Stephanie S. Sanford Myers

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Stephanie Myers Obituary

Myers, Stephanie s.

Stephanie S. Sanford Myers, 44, of Elm Creek Road, Randolph, passed away at 7:55 AM Saturday (August 4, 2012) at home with her family by her side. Steph had experienced an escalation of the cancer that weakened her body such that her spirit went home to be with the Lord. She was born February 9, 1968 in Elmira, NY, the daughter of the late Riley T. and Judith Barnes Sanford. Mrs. Myers was a graduate of the Elmira Free Academy and in 1990 received a Bachelors of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the Rochester Institute of Technology. While working as a coop at Cummins, Inc., she met her husband Randy. She had worked as an Engineer and Materials Manager at Cummins, Inc. in Ashville. Previously she had worked for MRC Bearings in Falconer following college. She was a member and ordained elder of the Randolph United Presbyterian Church, she became ordained at the age of 16 in Elmira and was very active in her local church ministry. She was also a member of the American Association of University Women, H.P. Lodnar Book Club in Randolph and was and active leader in both Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts with her children. Stephanie loved to travel and spend time with her beloved family and friends. She is survived by her husband of 21 years, Randal L. Myers, whom she married on October 19, 1991 in Elmira, two children; Alexandra E. Myers and Austin R. Myers at home, a brother Carl F. Sanford II and his son Xayn Kurta of Elmira, NY. She was preceded in death by her father Riley Sanford on May 11, 1992 and her mother Judith Barnes Sanford on February 18, 2009. The family will receive friends from 4 to 7 PM Monday (August 6, 2012) in the VanRensselaer & Son Funeral Home, 14 Church St., Randolph. Funeral services will be held at 11:30 AM Tuesday in the Randolph United Presbyterian Church. The Rev. Leslie Latham, pastor of the Church will officiate. Burial will be in the Rutledge Rural Cemetery in Conewango, NY.

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Published by Star-Gazette on Aug. 7, 2012.

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Sandy Toomey

August 11, 2012

Dear Carl and family;

We were so sad to read of Stephanie's passing. Stephanie is a beautiful sister, wife and mother, and she is now with your mom and dad. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Sandy Toomey, Melanie and Heidi

August 9, 2012

What sad news, even only knowing her as a childhood friend in Sunday School. Sorry for your loss. I know she will be dearly missed.

Julie Underwood Ringer

August 9, 2012

Stephanie was always a nice happy person!She will be missed!

Marcy Clark

August 7, 2012

Sorry to hear of your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time.

Zack McCarty

August 7, 2012

So sorry to hear about Stephanie! She will be missed greatly! Mrs. Sanford talked of her often with me! She is with the Lord and her parents! Prayers are with you and the family!

Theresa Carlson

August 7, 2012

So sorry to hear about Stephanie she will be missed. Rest in peace my friend. Thoughts and prayers to the family .

Kim Parker

August 7, 2012

I am so sorry to hear of the loss of Stephanie. She was a courageous and wonderful woman. My prayers are with your family at this sad time.

Raquel Woodard

August 7, 2012

I was deeply saddened to hear of your passing. You had a beautiful heart & will be greatly missed.

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