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Stella Louise Redvine, a beloved wife, family member, and friend, peacefully entered eternal rest after a life marked by faith, love, and quiet strength. Born and raised in Greenville, Alabama. At the age of eighteen, Stella courageously moved to Ohio, embracing a new chapter filled with promise and purpose. It was there that she met the man who would become her husband and lifelong companion. United in love and faith, they built a life together grounded in commitment, mutual respect, and unwavering devotion. From that moment forward, Ohio became her home, and she never looked back.
Stella was a woman of strong faith who trusted God in all seasons of life. She carried herself with grace, humility, and compassion, offering kindness and encouragement to all who knew her. Her life reflected her belief in service, love, and steadfast faith in the Lord. She found joy in caring for others and strength in prayer, and she lived as an example of Christ’s love through her actions.
Stella was preceded in death by her daughter Yolanda Redvine; parents Mancy and Houston Ruffin; sister Dorothy Pierce and Merline Williams; and her brother Esau Ruffin.
Stella is survived by her loving husband Robert C. Redvine; daughter Cynthia (Shawn) Davis, step-son Timmy (Wendy) Sims, step-daughter Crystal (John) McClendon ; grandchildren Doremus (Charlisa) Redvine, Capre’ Ridley, Roger Ridley III, Yolanda Redvine (Brandon), Kerrion Ridley and Tamia Ridley-Redvine; great-grandchildren Ju’Elz, Isaiah, Ameir, Lilyana, Ja’Viare, Major, Alyjah, Ja’Ryder, Blayze, Rozzlynn and Amonee; brothers Phillip, Houston Jr, Leo, and Andrew; sisters Cora, Mary, Alma, Mattie, Daisy , Sara and a host of family members and friends.
Stella Louise Redvine will be deeply missed, lovingly remembered, and forever cherished.
“To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord.” — 2 Corinthians 5:8:
Visitation will be held from 4:00pm to 6:00pm on Friday, January 30, 2026 at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church in Massillon. An additional hour of visitation will be held from 11:00am to 12:00pm Saturday, January 31, 2026 at the church, with a funeral service beginning at 12:00pm. Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery.
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