On Tuesday, July 11, 2024, we lost our beloved Stella. Stella was a devoted mother, wife, daughter, sister and friend to so many. In 2007, Stella was diagnosed with a rare brain tumor that she fought tirelessly for 16 years. Over those years, she underwent two craniotomies, multiple other surgeries, chemotherapy and radiation all because she wanted “to see my babies grow”. She was our superhero. To know Stella was to be loved by her because once Stella took you in as her friend you were her family. When you spoke to her she made you feel like you were the only person in the world that mattered. You had her full attention and her loyalty. Her advice, which she gave freely, was often brutally honest, with a touch of sarcasm but always came from a place of love. She was fiercely loyal, generous and protective of the people she loved. Regardless of what she thought or what her loved ones did, she would defend them to the end. There will never be another like her or with her personality. Her one-liners could crack up a room in any situation. She was making us laugh at her hospital bed when it should have been the other way around. She could put anyone at ease in an instant or make you stand at attention if it was necessary. No matter what, if you knew her, you knew you were loved and had someone at your back in any situation. Because she was so special, we probably will be able to predict what she would say or do in any situation so we will carry her spirit with us every day and in every moment. Stella’s family, her husband, John is at a loss without his soulmate, her daughter Isabel and son Joseph are lost without their adored mother and their hearts are all broken. They feel it has been their privilege to care for Stella in life and death. Her friends have set up this page because so many of us want to do something to help, just as she would have done for any of us. We would be honored if you could donate here for her. Joseph is still in high school and Isabel is in college. During her 16-year battle, many of the medical procedures and treatments Stella endured were not fully covered and the costs remain. We’d like to be able to support her family in any way we can to help with these costs and children’s needs. A portion will also be donated to the American Brain Tumor Society in honor of Stella. Thank you on behalf of her family and all her loving friends. Her memory will live on every day in all of us.
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