Stephanie Rae Polston (nee Garrison) of St Louis, MO passed away from complications of ALS at age 32 on July 5, 2020 in Creve Coeur Missouri. Stephanie was born February 18, 1988 in Wentzville, MO. She spent her childhood in O’Fallon, MO, playing sports, writing, drawing, painting, and running around with her big brother and little sister. She graduated from Ft. Zumwalt West High School in 2006 and then attended the University of Missouri – St. Louis, graduating Summa Cum Laude in 2011. Stephanie began her career teaching art in the Warrenton Mo R III School District and later, at both Ft. Zumwalt West and Ft. Zumwalt East High Schools. She continued her career as a Curriculum Designer and Learning Consultant for Centene Corporation in Clayton, MO. Stephanie married her soul mate, John P. Polston, on October 3rd, 2015 and they welcomed a daughter, Maggie James, into their lives on July 17th, 2018.
Stephanie is survived by her husband, John P. Polston of St Louis; daughter, Maggie J. Polston of St. Louis; her parents, David C Garrison (Lori) of O’Fallon, MO and Mona J Garrison of Austin, TX; grandparents, Robert Brown of St Peters, MO and John and Margaret Dreyer of Warrenton, MO; siblings, David Cole Garrison (Vithya Murugan) of St Louis County, and Anna J Garrison (Ashley Ohlendorf) of St Louis County; In-Laws, Frank Polston (Sue) of St Louis County and Linda Beaton (Alex) of O’Fallon, MO. Stephanie also is survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins, and lifelong friends.
A Celebration of Life will be held privately by the family. In lieu of flowers, Stephanie asked that any donations be directed to her daughter, Maggie's, college fund. The family very much appreciates it! Please make checks payable to "College America" and mailed to 3120 Tamm Ave., St. Louis, MO 63139. Please share a memory or story with the family on this website.
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