Stephanie Danielle Lavender

Stephanie our sweet Stephanie you meant the world to us. There are many words and feelings of how we miss you dearly. There will not be a time, day and nor year that will go by that you will not be remembered and something will remind us of you, especially your big smile and your bright personality. You were loved and will always be in our heart, loved by your family and many people who knew you.

We know you are in good hands with God and his angels. Plus your dad will keep on watching over you and loving you like he always has. Your mom will truly miss you and your dad. Stephanie we are blessed to have you in our lives. You and your dad will never be forgotten, so sleep in peace our sweet Stephanie

The Family of Stephanie Lavender

Stephanie Danielle Lavender was born December 12, 2010 in Nashville, TN to Stefan and Ava Lavender. This little bundle of joy was the youngest of six siblings. She transitioned from this earthly life to eternal life with her father on Thursday, March 26, 2015.

Stephanie touched the lives of love ones, friends and the community at large. Stephanie was very vociferous. Anything that came to mind she would say it with no hesitation and with a little body language added!

Stephanie enjoyed playing and hanging out with her family. She was a true “Daddy’s Girl” and loved her Uncle Wayne. When Stephanie got sleepy she love sucking her fingers while holding the nearest nose.

Stephanie was very talented and smart. She loved to dance, take pictures and knew how to work an iPhone. Stephanie was a little fashionista and always stayed camera ready.

Stephanie was special little girl with a spirit as if she had already entered this world before. Her family and close friends called her “Tinka Butt“. This little angel will truly be missed.

Stephanie was preceded in death by her loving father, Stefan Lavell Lavender; grandmother, Sharon Otey; grandfather, John Ed Otey; uncles, Richard Otey and Norwood Hutchinson.

Her memory will forever be cherished by her mother, Ava Otey-Lavender; 4 sisters, Moniquea Otey, Timneisha Otey, Aveyonna Otey and Chasstity Lavender; 2 brothers, Lavell Cunningham and Haven Pierce; grandmother, Melody Lavender and Judy Pierce; grandfather, Michael Howard; great-grandmother, Ida Lavender; great-great-great-grandmother, Maggie Johnson; 8 aunts, Mary Otey-Greene (Al), Tamika Otey (Stacey), Shateka Edwards, Latasha Lavender, Brittany Lavender (Brach), Coty Lavender, Sparkle Howard and Brandy Howard; 2 uncles, Kevin Otey (Ava) and Keanthony Lavender (Tabria); 4 great-aunts, Natasha Nunn (James), Angela Lavender, Latoya Lavender and Kimberly Lavender; 2 great-uncles, Richard Lavender III, Reginald Lavender Stefan “Uncle Bird“ Howard; devoted God parents, Kenyatta Preston, Jeffery Goodner and family; along with countless host of cousins, relatives and friends whom were blessed to know her.

Visitation Thursday, April 2nd from 1-8 p.m., at funeral home.

Visitation Friday, April 3rd from 11 a.m. - 12 Noon, with funeral to follow at Greater Grace Community Church, 901 Dalebrook Lane with Pastor Breonus Mitchell Sr., eulogist. Interment Greenwood North Cemetery.
Services entrusted to Highland Hills Funeral Home, (615) 650-5555.