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Wende Stover Obituary
Funeral: 2 p.m. Thursday at Smithfield United Methodist Church. Interment will follow in Bourland Cemetery in Keller. Visitation 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Forest Ridge Funeral Home in Hurst.
Memorials: In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society or the Ronald McDonald House.
Wende was born Dec. 29, 1966, in Fort Worth. She graduated from Keller High School in 1985 and attended the University of Texas at Austin and Adirondack College in Glens Falls, N.Y. She faithfully served her country in the U.S. Army in the medical corps stationed in Germany.
She was a loving and devoted mother and wife. Friends and family were most important to Wende and she loved and was loved by all who touched her life. Wende had a deep passion for sports and was an avid University of Texas Longhorns, Texas Rangers and Philadelphia Phillies fan. She was a compassionate home healthcare nurse who lovingly cared for her patients who then became her many devoted friends.
Wende was a devout Christian and served as God's witness as a member and deacon of First Presbyterian Church of Morrisville. She was awarded the Presbyterian Women's Lifetime Achievement Award in 2007.
Wende was preceded in death by her father, Larry Sharpless, and grandmothers, Jean Williams and Joyce Maxwell.
Survivors: Husband, Tim; daughters, Emily, Abigayle and Caroline; mother, Bobbie Sharpless; sister, Leslie Jones and husband, Brent; grandfathers, R.H. Williams and James Maxwell; and a host of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, friends and extended family members.
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Memories and Condolences
for Wende Stover
Michael Doughty
October 4, 2024
She had a great heart
Edward Taman
September 3, 2010
Bobbie:
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
October 5, 2009
Bobbie
I just heard of the passing of your precious daughter. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family always.
Tammy Ingraham
Jackie Lee
September 11, 2009
Bobbie,
I'm so sorry for the loss of you precious daughter. I know your faith will get you and your family through this very difficult time. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.
All my Love Jackie Lee
Michael and Sharon Buchanan
September 10, 2009
Bobbie--we want you and your family to know we empathize and sympathize with your loss and pray that you find comfort in your loving memories. We still remember Wende as a small girl of 4 or 5. Her friends and family's comments show she was a wonderful, accomplished woman who, I'm sure, made you proud to be her mother.
Etta Korenman
September 10, 2009
Your loss has crossed an ocean. I just heard about Wende and I am so sorry. I just remember her beautiful smile and kind heart. I pray that you find comfort in your memories and words that she left with you.
Linda "Jonesy" McDaniel
September 10, 2009
Bobbie and family words cannot begin to express my heartfelt pain for your loss. Please know that you are loved and that you are being prayed for.
Larry Owens
September 9, 2009
To Bobbie and all of Wende's family,
I am deeply saddened to hear of your loss. Although, I only knew Wende when she was a precious little girl, I knew she would grow up to be a very special person. Reading this guest book today surely confirms that. I know her life on earth must have been blessed for many reasons, but one blessing for sure is having such good loving parents and a great family. I pray that fond memories of Wende will help ease the pain of such a great loss. God Bless you all.
Connie Chitwood-Vu
September 9, 2009
Dear Bobbie, Leslie, Tim and Wende's precious daughters,
I met Wende in the 2nd grade and have always been thankful for her friendship, humor, love and support. We laughed, played soccer, volleyball, basketball and ran track together. We also cried, hugged and supported one another long after high school was over. Wende was a blessing to me and my family. Our love, prayers and thoughts are with you all. "Blessed are those that mourn, for they shall be comforted." Please know what a true friend she has been to me. Much love from all the Chitwood Family,
Connie, Lee, Nathan, Bud and Chris
Brenda Windham
September 9, 2009
Bobbie, just wanted to let you know how sorry I am about Wende. I know she will be greatly missed.
Dale Strealy Fuller (KHS '85)
September 9, 2009
Can't even imagine the loss you are feeling but may you have some comfort in the surrounding of love and support from family and friends.
Lara Wilson
September 9, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with your family in this most difficult time. My heart goes out to Wende's three little girls. I know that Wende will be deeply missed.
Donna Dawes
September 9, 2009
Bobbie,
May the tender mercy that God has always shown be with you and your family. May the prayers of others help in some small way to bring you strength and comfort. I am so sorry for your loss.
emma cleaver grant
September 9, 2009
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Orvie Wohl
September 9, 2009
Bobbie,
I am so very sorry for this great, great loss. My prayers will be with
you.
Vicki Scribner
September 9, 2009
Bobbie, You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I know God's peace that passes all understanding will carry you and your family through this.
Debora Young
September 9, 2009
Bobbie Jean and Leslie; I deeply feel your loss. My prayers and thoughts are with you constantly. I learned of Wende's passing this morning and I wish I could be with you now. Remember God Is Able. The beautiful life you all shared together will sustain you at this sad time. Hug and kiss the girls every chance you get. I love you dearly and cherish our friendship. All of your Delta Air Line friends are here to support you too. Love Always Debora Young {DFW RES FTS}
Susan Walsh Ponikiewski
September 9, 2009
Bobbie and Leslie,
You and your families are in my thoughts and prayers. May your wonderful and loving memories of Wende bring you some comfort in this difficult time. God bless you all.
Ruth Poindexter
September 9, 2009
Bobbie, my heart goes out to you at this difficult time. May you find comfort in the days to come with the wonderful memories, and joy she brought to you.
Laura Myers
September 9, 2009
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2009
Jill Dwyer
September 9, 2009
Bobbie, you and your family are on the top of my prayer list. I send you a warm hug from Atlanta.
Sandra Sloan
September 9, 2009
Dear Bobbi:
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. I am so sorry for your loss.
Cynthia Coffin
September 9, 2009
Bobbie, sorry for your loss. May God bless you and your family during this time of sorrow.
Donna Leslie (Carmichael-Webb)
September 9, 2009
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
September 8, 2009
Bobbie:
My heartfelt sympathy to you and your family.
Edward Taman
Andrea (Anderson) Plowman
September 8, 2009
My deepest sympathies to Bobbie, Leslie, Tim, Emily, Abigayle, and Caroline. I know this is a most difficult time. My prayers will continue to be with the entire family.
Carla (Chitwood) James
September 8, 2009
To all of Wende's family:
Wende was such a sweet & kind person. As Connie's little sister I knew first hand how great Wende was as a big sister. I know you will all miss Wende dearly. Leslie, I haven't seen you but have been praying for you--one lil' sister for another. May God hold you until you hold Wende again. With love, Carla (Chitwood) James
Midge Grippin
September 8, 2009
My heart aches for Wende's family,especially you Bobbie. I remember how kind you were to me after Macie passed.
Hugs and prayers,
Midge
Frank Bernat
September 8, 2009
I feel your family, Bobbie, I know you did everything you could to make Wende feel confront during these past years. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Lauren Green
September 8, 2009
I count it such a privilege to have known Wende. She has touched my life and my family's in ways I never could have anticipated. I am so sorry for your loss...I will miss her.
Alyssa Rogers Williams
September 8, 2009
To Bobbie, Leslie, Tim and the girls, and the rest of the family, please accept our deepest condolences.
Wende was one of my oldest friends and was such a big part of my life growing up and it hurts to lose her at such a young age. Wende touched so many with her wit, laughter and gentle soul and will be sorely missed. May you gain comfort knowing she touched so many lives in a positive way.
(Lori) Alyssa Rogers Williams
on behalf of the entire Rogers family:
Dale, Judy and Craig.
Paige Arnette Amstutz
September 8, 2009
Bobbie and Leslie: The news of Wende's passing breaks my heart. You'll never know how much I admired Wende. She always made her little sister's friends feel so special. I have only the fondest memories of my time with her, and wish I had more of it in recent years. All my love and prayers go out to you and your family.
Trina Houlton Magnotti
September 8, 2009
Wende and I were close friends during our High School days. She was a wonderful friend and I cherish our time together. I am so sorry to hear of her passing. My thoughts and prayers are with the entire family.
Don Lee
September 8, 2009
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Peter and Vickie Torres
September 8, 2009
Our hearts are so saddened by the loss of Wende. Although we have not seen Wende is such a long time, we cherish all the good times we spent with her and her wonderful family. She stayed in touch all these years and we always looked forward to our Christmas card each year which always had a loving note from her. Our thoughts and prayers are now with all of you during this time of loss. Wende will be missed and remembered by all the people whose lives she touched.
September 8, 2009
May God's peace, grace, and love be with you during this time. Ours family's thoughts and prayers are sent each day for the entire family.
Cousin - Tommie Daniel Smith
Mark Ortega
September 8, 2009
I am very sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.
Chris Watson
September 8, 2009
Please accept my family's deepest sympathies during this time of loss. Wende was a gentle soul who never had a unkind word. She meant a lot to our circle of friends and is missed.
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