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Stephanie Lynne McDonald

FUNERAL HOME

Thatcher's Funeral Home, Inc.

1520 North 5th Street

Kansas City, Kansas

Stephanie McDonald Obituary

Stephanie Lynne McDonald, 37, Grandview, MO, departed this life on Saturday, September 13, 2003, at Providence Medical Center. Services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, September 20, 2003, at Pleasant Green Baptist Church, 340 David L. Gray Dr., Kansas City, KS. Visitation will be 9-11 a.m., with Alpha Kappa Alpha service Ivies Beyond the Wall at 10:30 a.m. Burial in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, KCK. Stephanie was born March 1, 1966 in Kansas City, KS, to Richard and Sandraliece McDonald. She attended KCK public schools, graduating from Sumner Academy of Arts and Sciences in 1984. She graduated from Langston University in Langston, OK with a Bachelor of Science Degree in physical therapy. She was a Registered Physical Therapist with the VA Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Staff of KCMO. She was currently serving as president of Beta Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. She was also an Independent Beauty Consultant with Mary Kay Cosmetics. She is survived by her twin sons, Kaelen and Kellen McDonald; her parents and sister, Shelly Lynne McDonald; grandmothers, Valiece Wilkins and Ruby L. Coffey; great-grandmother, Marie Gordon; eight aunts; four uncles; cousins; and friends. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Kellen and Kaelen McDonald Fund, 6200 Everett, KCK 66102. (Arrangements: Thatcher Funeral Home, 913-321-1211)

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Published by Kansas City Star on Sep. 19, 2003.

Memories and Condolences
for Stephanie McDonald

21 Entries

Cousin Irvin

March 1, 2025

A few photo memories

Cousin Irvin

March 1, 2025

Stephanie -- Happy birthdate. Still, by culture and by merit.

Irvin

March 1, 2024

Cousin -- Happy birthdate. By culture and by merit...it defines you.

Irvin Johnson

February 22, 2024

Cousin -- Hard believing that nearly 21 years have past since you got your angel wings. Even harder believing that you would have been 58 years old on March 1st. 'By culture and by merit'. You're totally missed.

Irvin Johnson

September 12, 2022

Stephanie - Hard believing that the calendar has turned 19 years since you got your wings. A definite gone too soon moment. Continue enjoying your peace with the family and friends there with you.

Much love,
Irvin

Laurel Johnson

October 1, 2003

Cousin Richard, Sandra, Shelly and to the Twins --

My dad said you guys were very strong at probably one of the weakest moments in your lives. I'm just glad that cousin Stephanie was part of the family and that we were a part of hers if only for a little while. We love you all.

Cousins Frankie, Stacie, and Laurel

Julia & Ashley Allen

September 30, 2003

My sympathy goes out to the McDonald family. I just read of Stephanie's passing on Saturday in the Call and could not believe it. My daughter Ashley was a 2002 AKA Debutante. I did not know Stephanie personally, but I know she was an extradinary young woman and the family had to be very proud of all her accomplishments. I remember so well her glowing personality.

ROSE M. JOHNSON

September 30, 2003

SOMETIMES WE WALK ALONG A PATH BENEATH A CLOUDY SKY, THERE IS NOTHING TO THE RIGHT OR LEFT TO LIFT OUR SPIRITS HIGH.THEN AT LAST,WE TURN A CORNER AND THERE BURST INTO OUT VIEW A SCENE OF LIGHT AND BEAUTY, AND THE WORLD SEEMS FRESH AND NEW. SO ALWAYS HOLD THIS THOUGHT THAT CARES ARE BOUND TO END AND THERE'S A BRIGHTER DAY AHEAD JUST WATING AROUND THE BEND. WE MISS HER TO. GOD BLESS AND KEEP ALL OF US IN HIS CARE.UNCLE FRANK AND GREAT AUNT ROSE JOHNSON AND GREAT AUNT ELSIE KILGORE LOS ANGELES,CA.

MRS.MARIE GORDON

September 29, 2003

I AM THE GREAT GRANDMOTHER OF STEPHANIE LYNNE.STEPHANIE WAS MY BACK SEAT DRIVER AS WE DROVE AROUND THE CITY OFF LOSANGELES. I MISS YOU BUT WILL REMEMBER THE GOOD TIMES WE HAD AND THAT EARTH HAS NO SORROWS THAT HEAVEN CANNOT HEAL. NO MORE PAIN LITTLE ONE NO MORE PAIN. YOUR GREAT GRAND MOTHER

Irvin Johnson

September 28, 2003

Stephanie is my second cousin. I was literally there from the time of her birth and was physically and spiritually there at the hospital shortly after God had called her home. There is a record done by Michael Jackson ... not a popular one .. but it's titled "Gone Too Soon". Stephanie, bring the joy to your new world as you did to this world. Sandra and Richard, peace to you, and be strong.

Love Cousin Irvin

Kiva Simmons

September 24, 2003

My thoughts and prayers are with the McDonald Family during this time of bereavement.

Connie Cage

September 23, 2003

My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time of grief. Stephanie was a wonderful person and will be truly missed.

Connie Cage

Sheri Freeman (McClain)

September 23, 2003

To The McDonald Family,

I am so sorry to hear of Stephanie's passing. My family attended Pleasant Green Church as did yours so we've Known Stephanie for quite awhile. Mrs. McDonald my mother Billa McClain sends her deepest sympathy and our prayers are with you and your family. May GOD give you the peace and strength you need at this time. May you find comfort knowing that she is with our LORD and SAVIOR. GOD bless those twin boys.

Kelly G. Loeb

September 22, 2003

Dear McDonald Family,

My prayers and thoughts are with all of you. Stephanie was such a beautiful gift to the world from your family. I admired her commitment to your family, to Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., and to making this world a better place. I wish you strength, peace, and faith in God.

Adrienne Pierre

September 22, 2003

As a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., the loss of a sister is felt within the entire sisiterhood, no matter what chapter, what location. Our hearts are with family.

Michelle Freeman

September 22, 2003

My thoughts and prayers go out to Stephanie's family. May God comfort you all during this difficult time. Stephanie will surely be missed and I pray that her family will find the strength that they need at this time. God bless.

Juanita Houston

September 21, 2003

Stephanie will be missed by me one of her patients at the VA. She was a wonderful person who lived for her children,family and God. I will pray for the family in this time of sorrow. Just know that GOD is STILL ON THE THRONE

Sandra Vincent

September 21, 2003

I am very sorry for your loss and wish to extend my sympathies to your family. I served with Stephanie on the awards committee at the Kansas City VA Hospital. She will truly be missed.

Marsha Williams

September 19, 2003

I extend my sympathies to your family during this difficult time. May fond memories warm your hearts.

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