Stephanie M. Covington

Stephanie M. Covington obituary

Stephanie M. Covington

Stephanie Covington Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Massey Funeral Home on Aug. 14, 2025.

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Stephanie M. Covington, 50, passed away on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, at Baptist DeSoto Hospital in Southaven, Mississippi. A private graveside service will be held. Stephanie was born January 7, 1975, to Ronald Staton Terry and Susie Stewart in Louisville, Mississippi. She was a member of the Nanih Waiya Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution and attended Pine Lake Church in Starkville, Mississippi. An excellent cook, Stephanie enjoyed working in her yard and gardening, and she had a deep love for animals. Stephanie is survived by her husband, Mark Covington of Noxapater; and her children: Kayla Jackson (Corey) of the Nanih Waiya Community, Tanner Covington of Louisville, and Blake Covington also of Noxapater. She also leaves behind her mother, Susie Stewart (Ken) of Starkville; sister, Kelsey Kolb (Chris) of Mathiston, Mississippi; and her uncle, Jeff Terry (Beverly) of Noxapater. Stephanie was preceded in death by her father, Ronald Staton Terry. Serving as pallbearers are Tanner Covington, Corey Jackson, Ken Stewart, and Chris Kolb. Memorials in honor of Stephanie may be given to Lake Forest Ranch, 5326 Lake Forest Rd, Macon, MS 39341. Services are under the direction of Massey Funeral Home, 724 North Columbus Avenue, Louisville, MS. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family by signing the guest register at www.masseyfuneralhome.net.

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