Stephanie Rifken Recoy, born June 22, 1971 and deceased January 3, 2012.
A resident of Tallahassee, Florida, Stephanie was the victim of a single car accident on her way to work. She was born in Houston, Texas and graduated from Lincoln High School C/O '89. She obtained her nursing certification from Lively Vocational Technical School and was a Senior Licensed Practical Nurse at the Florida Department of Corrections.
She was the beloved wife of Anthony Recoy. She was a devoted and loving mother to Taylor (18) and Cody (15) Whiting and stepmother to Savanna Recoy (12). She was one of two children born to Kay Rifken of Tallahassee and the late Howard Rifken. She was a wonderful sister to Andrea Rifken Blount (husband Michael) and cherished aunt to Dylan (6) and Kaylie (3) Blount.
Stephanie loved being with her family, having fun with friends, listening to music and caring for her patients. Stephanie touched the lives of many people with her smile, contagious laugh and compassion. Stephanie lived a life full of love and will forever be remembered by family and countless friends that were blessed to have her in their lives.
Friends and family are invited to attend the visitation on Thursday, January 5 from 6-8 p.m. at Culley’s MeadowWood Funeral Home Timberlane Chapel, 700 Timberlane Road, Tallahassee, Florida 32312 and memorial service on Friday, January 6 at 1 p.m. also at Culley's MeadowWood Funeral Home Timberlane Chapel.
Memorial donations may be made to American Cancer Society, Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Leon County at 2619 Centennial Blvd #101, Tallahassee, Florida 32308, (850) 297-0588
Arrangements are under the direction of Culley's MeadowWood Funeral Home, Tallahassee, FL.
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