Stephanie Lynn Gilbert, 65 of Tyler, Texas, formerly of Nevada, Missouri passed away Wednesday April 15, 2020 in Tyler, Texas. She was born November 20, 1954 in Osceola, Missouri to Lee and Wanda R. (Cross) Gilbert.
Stephanie was raised in Nevada, Missouri and graduated from the Nevada High School class of 1972. She graduated from the University of Missouri – Kansas City with a degree in Pharmacy. She initially worked in retail pharmacy but found her calling to serve as a Department of Defense Pharmacist where she spent her career serving soldiers and their families at General Leonard Wood Community Hospital in Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri until she retired as Assistant Chief of Pharmacy in 2017. She absolutely loved her job and serving the members of the military.
Stephanie was married to Roger P. Stai on November 26, 2016 and became part of a blended family consisting of her children, Roger’s children and seven grandchildren. Stephanie was overflowing with love for everyone she knew, and especially her family. She and Roger spent her final years enjoying life, traveling and spending time with family. She was a member of Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Tyler, Texas.
Stephanie is survived by her husband, Roger Stai of Tyler, Texas; son, Brian Riedy and wife Kristin of Springfield, Missouri; daughter, Jennifer (Riedy) Clark and husband John of Columbia, Missouri; stepson, Steven Stai and wife Brandy of Bay City, Texas; stepdaughter, Allison Stai and husband Jed Steward of Terrell, Texas; grandson, Davis Riedy and six granddaughters, Paige Riedy, Hanna Riedy, Penelope (Pippi) Clark, Megan Stai, Lauren Stai, and Kaitlyn Stai. She was preceded in death by her father, Lee Gilbert; mother, Wanda Gilbert and two sisters, Phyllis Ann Gilbert and Elizabeth Lee Gilbert.
A graveside service for Stephanie will be held 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 22, 2019, officiated by Rev. Mark Braaten at Tyler Memorial Park Cemetery 12053 State Highway 64 West, Tyler, Texas 75704.
To watch a live stream of Stephanie's service, please follow the link below leading to Tyler Memorial's Facebook page.
https://www.facebook.com/TylerMemorialFH/
Due to recent restrictions and enforcements put in place by the CDC and Texas governor Abbott’s orders to limit gatherings to 10 people or less, we ask that only immediate family members attend ceremonies and also those who are feeling ill to stay home. We ask for your patience and understanding as we do our part to reduce the spread of COVID-19 and try to protect our families that we serve during this very difficult time.
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