Stephanie Ann Rayburn-Fennell, 44, of Greenland, Arkansas, passed away at home Friday, June 28, 2019. Stephanie was born May 19, 1975, at Tripler Army Medical Center in Honolulu, Hawaii, to Richard David Rayburn-Fox and Linda Lorraine Rayburn-Curtiss.
Stephanie grew up in northwest Arkansas and attended Springdale Schools and Greenland High School. She later took classes to become a medical assistant and worked as a detox technician and a phlebotomist before marrying Michael Wayne Fennell and having a son, Nickolas Wayne Fennell. Stephanie enjoyed traveling and loved the beach, with her favorite places to visit having been Gulf Shores, Alabama, and Galveston, Texas. With the advent of social media, Stephanie made many friends from around the world and loved spending time online with them. Stephanie also loved animals of all species, and was an activist about ending the use of elephants for circus entertainment.
Stephanie is survived by her son, Nickolas Fennell, of Arkansas; mother, Linda Curtiss, of Arkansas; father, Richard Fox, of California; sister, Jennifer Dilmore (John) of New Mexico; uncle, David Curtiss (Janis) of Indiana; and a large family of half-siblings, aunts, uncles, and cousins. She was preceded in death by her husband, Michael Fennell; an uncle, Steven Curtiss; and grandparents, Donald and Barbara Curtiss.
A visitation for family and friends will be from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 3, 2019 at Beard’s Funeral Chapel in Fayetteville, Arkansas. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to your local animal shelter in Stephanie’s honor.
Cremation arrangements by Beard’s Funeral Chapel.
My condolences to her family. She was a beautiful soul.I will miss our chats during the night. She always had something nice to say and always was the first person to cheer up someone else. I will miss you my silly willy. Xoxo
Sending love and prayers your way Nickolas and Linda. ❤️
My twinkie winki twin sister stephie, she was so lovely person, kindness, wise and a sweet soul and had a great sense of humor that the world loved, she was such a beautiful person inside and out, I’m so sad over this. I can’t even express how much.
My heart hurt for her family and friends
May her memories shine on the world always.
Rest in peace Stephanie’s A Rayburn an angel without wings
We will meet again in the new Jerusalem🙏🙏😇😇
My condolences to Stephanie’s family. She was a sweet, caring person with nothing but kindness in her heart. Your bright light and beauty will be missed my friend.
Your friend ( Camp) Crystal (Lake)
Wishing the family peace.
“…peace comes dropping slow,
Dropping from the veils of the morning to where the cricket sings;
There midnight’s all a glimmer, and noon a purple glow,
And evening full of the linnet’s wings.” –W. B. Yeats
Fond memories of Stephanie.
I always loved a good laugh with Stephanie. She was such a wonderful person and I can’t believe she’s gone. Condolences to her family and close friends at this difficult time. She will be missed by so many. May she Rest In Peace.
Dearest Linda,
Our hearts go out to you, Nick, and the family. Please know you are in our prayers for strength and comfort during this time.
Offering my condolences to Linda and family for your loss, may memories of her help you in this time.
No obituary could possibly put into words how amazing Stephanie was: Her beautiful physical appearance didn’t come close to matching her amazing heart, her delightful sense of humor, and her fierce love for her family and her friends. She was so proud of her precious son, so loyal to her family and friends, and so compassionate to all life. I will keep her in my heart and my soul for the rest of my life, and I thank God for letting me have the honor of her friendship. My love, my heart, and my memories are here to share and comfort all her family and friends in any way that I can. I love you, Pete.
No obituary (ESPECIALLY not this one) can do her justice: Her stunning outside beauty was only a fraction of who Stephanie was. Her amazing heart, fantastic sense of humor, her loyalty, and her compassion must be recognized. She had an AMAZING son she was so very proud of, incredible friends, and a terrific family. I am HONORED to have been able to call you “best friend”, and I will keep you in my heart for the rest of my life.
My heart is deeply saddened. My prayers and thoughts are with Nick, Jennifer and Linda as well as extended family and friends.
Linda i’m so sorry to hear about stephanie. I enjoyed her company 30years ago. From her picture, she was just as beautiful now as she was then
Prayers for you and yours,
Bonnie Leonard
My condolences to her family and friends. I was taken by complete surprise as was all her family and friends by her sudden passing. I know I was lucky to have gotten to know Stephanie. She was a wonderful young lady and great to be around. I truly appreciated her helping me cope with the recent passing of my wife. She will be missed by everyone. My thoughts and prayers go out to everyone.
I am so saddened to hear of this. My condolences to the entire family. She was such a friendly soul. So very sorry.