Stefanie Aileen Almon

Stefanie Aileen Almon was born on January 15, 1984 in Parsberg, Germany to Sarah Ann Avery, who preceded her in death, and Billy Lee Almon, Sr. She was the fifth of six siblings: Joey Middleton, Marcus Almon, Rhonda Middleton, Tiffany Almon, and Billy Almon Jr. She is survived by her father, siblings, her two wonderful children Cameron Alexander Almon and Cheyenne Alexis Almon, and a host of other relatives. As a child, Stefanie was inseparable from her younger brother, Billy Jr., whom she taught the ABCs and how to read while their mother Sarah made dinner. She was incredibly smart and talented, starring in her first fashion show at the age of 11. At just 10 years old, with her brother Billy in tow, Stefanie sold free YMCA coloring books throughout the neighborhood for a quarter each, to buy her mother a gift for Mother's Day. This was just a prelude to her entrepreneurial spirit which led her to founding Spritz and Splash, a creative 'sip and paint' experience she popularized throughout Anniston, Alabama. She also used her entrepreneurial talents to champion her community by spearheading the "In My Bag Period" initiative that focused on helping girls mature into young ladies, advancing into middle school. As a staple in the church, there wasn't anyone Stefanie met who wasn't impacted by her welcoming smile and complimentary and uplifting words. She was a creative personality who loved doing crafts with her daughter and a fierce sports fan, always the biggest cheerleader and supporter for her children in the stands (and sometimes in the referee's ear). Because her heart was so full, it was normal for her to extend her generosity by gifting others with something that she made, something that she bought or something that she whipped up in the kitchen- to know Stefanie, is to know that she loved to cook. Stefanie was a sweetheart who wore her heart on her sleeve. She was smart, uplifting, humorous, loving, fun, deeply passionate, and she absolutely loved her family. She always had a witty word to bring a smile to your face, especially when you needed it most. Stefanie was a devoted granddaughter who took great pride in spending time with both her grandmothers, Katie Mae Almon (preceded in death) and Dorothy Mae Staten, as well as her Aunt Jean, her mother's sister, all of whom she loved dearly. She was a protective daughter, a daddy's girl, and her mother was her greatest inspiration and her best friend. Stefanie was a world class jokester who could make you laugh about anything. As a sister (and as a cousin), she knew how to push her sibling's buttons but even moreso, she loved being her family's greatest hype-woman. As a friend, you knew you had someone by you through thick and thin, who would be your advocate and your encourager. As a devoted mother, she poured everything into her kids to ensure that they knew the Lord, believed in themselves, treated others with respect, and had the best opportunity to succeed in life. She was, and will always be, their greatest supporter, encourager, protector, and friend. Stefanie's legacy will live on in her two amazing children and in the hearts of her family and everyone that she's touched with her smile, complimentary and uplifting words, and her genuine spirit. She will be missed but she will never be forgotten.

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Stefanie Aileen Almon

January 15, 1984 - September 2, 2024