Stephanie Goslen

1959 - 2024

Stephanie Goslen

February 12, 1959 - April 15, 2024

Louisburg, North Carolina - Stephanie Goslen (née Pediaditakis), 65, of Louisburg, NC passed away on April 15th, 2024, at Duke Hospital, surrounded by love from her family. She was a loving wife, mother, sister, teacher, and political activist.

Stephanie, daughter of Dr. Nicholas Pediaditakis and interior designer Victoria Vallas Pediaditakis, was born February 12th, 1959 in Denver, Colorado and raised in Raleigh, North Carolina. Stephanie attended high school at St. Catherine's in Richmond, Virginia and graduated from UNC Chapel Hill.

Stephanie always lived life to its fullest, wearing many hats both figuratively and literally. She had many passions which included teaching, traveling, entertaining, community organizing, mentoring, and farming. She lived a life of adventure, service, and storytelling.

Stephanie was known to captivate a room, and she did so professionally for 30 years as a science teacher, working primarily with middle and high schoolers. She loved to teach, and was a favorite among many of her students for her interactive, engaging, and enthusiastic style.

Her warmth and enthusiasm made her a wonderful mom. Stephanie lived in Durham with her first husband, Barry Eriksen where she had her children, Zoë Eriksen, Maya Eriksen, and Xena Eriksen, born in 1991, 1992, and 1994, respectively. She returned to Raleigh to raise her children in the same neighborhood where she grew up. Jesse Goslen, whom she wed in 2009 after years of friendship, was a welcome addition to her family.

Stephanie inherited her mother's gift for curating a comfortable environment her house became a second home for her nieces' and nephew, as well as many of her children's friends, including the Wehbies who have been long time family friends. She was particularly close with Lara Wehbie.

Stephanie continued her family's rich tradition of political activism through her involvement in the Democratic Party and progressive causes. It was through her political organizing on grassroots movements she met her soulmate, Jesse Goslen.

Following her retirement, Stephanie and Jesse moved to Louisburg to build a small farm and framing shop, where there was never a dull moment. Stephanie took on many creative projects herself, and she could often be found crocheting, scrapbooking, playing board games, or preparing for a party. She loved showing off their thriving beehives, garden, chicken coop, and pecan grove.

She loved to travel everywhere, but especially to Greece, where she will make her final journey. Her final resting place will be in Karystos where she had many cherished memories throughout her life at the family villa.

Stephanie is preceded in death by her mother, Vicki Vallas Pediaditakis.

She is survived by her husband, Jesse Goslen; her children, Zoë Eriksen, Maya Eriksen, and Xena Eriksen; her father, Nicholas Pediaditakis; her siblings, Nicole Pediaditakis, and Peter (Beth) Pediaditakis,

Stephanie's Memorial Service will be Tuesday, May. 7, 2024 from 7:00-9:00 p.m., at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 5000 Leadmine Rd., Raleigh, NC 27612. A Celebration of Stephanie's Life will be held on Saturday, June 8, 2024 at the Goslen residence at 656 Sledge Rd, Louisburg, NC 27549.

In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate you share any photos or stories you have of Stephanie.

Stephanie will be fondly remembered for her dedication to education, service to her community, and unwavering love for her family. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her.