Stephanie Dunn

Stephanie Dunn passed away at home on November 4, 2021.  She had cerebral palsy, epilepsy, tracheotomy, a feeding tube, and was never able to walk. She was born August 7, 1968 in Bristol, TN, to Marce Odis Dunn and Christine Pippin Dunn.  She was preceded in death by her daddy, Marce Odis Dunn, her brother John Stephen Dunn and her beloved second mom Patsy Nelson.  She is survived by her mother Christine Dunn of Abingdon, VA, her sister and brother-in-law, Ramona and David Christian of Arvonia, VA, her sister and brother-in-law, Janet and Wayne Gundry of Salt Lake City, UT, and her brother and sister-in-law, Kenny and Vicki Dunn of Easley, SC.

She is also survived by 11 nieces and nephews: Matthew and Deborah Bown, Michael and Mindy Bown, Tyler Bown, Scotty and Kim Dunn, Brad Dunn, Marci and Isaac Lowrance, and Connor Christian.

She is also survived by 10 great-nieces and nephews:  Abigail Bown, Isaac Bown, Carson Bown, Kaylee Bown, Alyssa Bown, Makenzie Bown, Elizabeth Dunn, Grace Dunn, John David Lowrance, and Teagan Lowrance.

She is also survived by her special adopted family: Mildred Jones Neighbors, Daphne Harris, Jennifer Shumaker, Tiffany Nelson, Tammy Grasso, Karah Shumaker, Jennifer Bartee, Lynn Wright, Bonnie Bomar, Donna Wilmoth, Lucy Beth, Patsy Benway, and Lisa Nelson.

Stephanie was a joy to everyone who knew her. She had a smile that could brighten up any room and make others feel so loved. Stephanie loved to be celebrated and enjoyed being surrounded by her family and adopted family. Her personality was spunky, joyous, and contagious. She loved dolls, stuffed animals, music, and bright colors. Nothing made her happier than to be surrounded by her family that she loved so dearly. Stephanie loved to feel like the princess she was and put on makeup and get her hair done. There was no one else that could smile and instantly give everyone around her a jubilant outlook on life. She is so loved by her all of her family and friends and will be deeply missed. For the first time she able to walk and dance in Heaven with Jesus.

God has been so good in providing people, who have become like family, that helped Stephanie with all of her needs and wants. They loved her as their own and have cared for her in the best way possible. The family is forever thankful to those who have cared for her and been there to make sure that Stephanie was cared for in the best way possible.

Stephanie’s celebration of life will be held on Sunday, November 14, 2021 at 6pm at Arvonia United Methodist Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Arvonia Fire Department, Buckingham Rescue Squad, or Buckingham SPCA.