Danielle Stephens
December 14, 1982 ~ November 7, 2018
Danielle Stephens, a long-time resident of the New Braunfels area passed away on Wednesday, November 7, 2018 at Northeast Baptist Hospital in San Antonio at the age of 35. Danielle was born on December 14, 1982 in New Braunfels to Danny Ray Stephens and Lisa Cook. Danielle lived as a child in Angleton, Texas and loved volunteering at the nearby Ponyland. In the early 90's, Danielle moved with her mother to Palestine, Texas and spent the rest of her childhood and teenage years there, attending and graduating from Westwood High School. Danielle was very loving and kept up with friends from elementary school. Danielle loved arts and crafts and was very talented in that. And my, did she love rocks! She was very gifted academically and was very active in band, tennis and volleyball and the Westwood Baptist Church. Danielle was named Rotarian Student of the year and was in the Top 10 of her class both in High School and numerous years in college. In the early part of Danielle’s collegiate career, she was focused on veterinary medicine, but later changed to “human” medicine in the last five years, attending LVN school but unfortunately not graduating due to complications from pregnancy. Currently, Danielle was an honors student studying for her Bachelor's Degree in health and behavioral science and had less than a year left to complete. Survivors include her two sons, Carson Ray King and Cash Hardy; father, Danny Ray Stephens; mother, Lisa Cragg and husband, Doug; brother, Dean; grandmothers, Charlotte Abram and Elaine Meckel; grandfather, Maurice Cook, as well as many aunts, uncles, cousins and other family members both local and out of state. Graveside services are scheduled for 2:00 PM on Tuesday, November 13, 2018 at Hill Country Memorial Gardens. There will be a gathering at a nearby family home after the services.
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My heartfelt prayers are going out to all of Danielle’s family, especially her mother Lisa. I know it’s been a long time, but both of you made an impact in my family’s life. You were there and helped my mom through a hard time when she went to work for Lisa. Some of my best memories from my teenage years are from our youth group, and band trips/competitions, and Danielle is in almost all of these. I remember her as beautiful, smart, someone who took control, and a friend. I’m so sorry for the loss of the beautiful soul I remember. Lindsay Beard Class of 2001
Many of my favorite childhood memories included Danielle. I love how honest and hardworking she always was. She fought hard (mostly with my brother) and loved her friends and family even harder. My heart aches knowing that Danielle has passed, but I know her faith was strong and she is in Heaven now.
Even though we weren’t as close after we graduated I will always think of you as a close friend. All the sleepovers at your house, the band trips and all the nights with the youth group at church. You were always there with us and I believe you will still be here with us. My heart breaks for the family. We all loved you sweet girl.
Sue Ellis So many sweet memories of Danielle at my house with my daughter Megan. She was such a sweet girl. She will always be in our hearts.
So very sorry for your loss.
I don’t know that I even have the words for this, so many emotions and memories swarming in my head. It just doesn’t feel real, it can’t possibly be. Danielle was my best friend all throughout high school, we were inseparable and spent so many nights together I couldn’t begin to count them. We were partners in crime, most of it innocent enough. 🙂 A piece of me will go with her, the world couldn’t be the same again. But I will honor and carry on her memory forever, Rest In Peace beautiful girl.
She was a very sweet person. We werent real close but she was always very sweet and the thing I remember most is her smile she had a beautiful one. Prayers for her family,Sorry for your loss. Alisa (Stringfield) Vasquez
Sorry havent been around in a while but you were a very nice and a great mom and sister. You will be missed dearly. Love you Danelle.
I used to haunt my brothers junior high dances, she was one of the girls I knew would always dance with me. I was a little chubby kid then. I’ll never forget her sweet smile
Please accept my sincere condolences for the loss of your beloved mother, daughter, sister and friend, Danielle. No words could ever convey the pain of your heart, but our loving Creator and Heavenly Father does know. He has promised that very soon this enemy, death, and all the things that bring our hearts pain will be a distant memory-Hosea 13:14. Until then, please find comfort in knowing that “He (God) is close to the broken hearted and those crushed in spirit he saves”-Psalm 34:18. It is my hope that these passages, along with your loving memories of Danielle, comfort your hearts and give you a measure of peace during this most difficult time.