Stephanie entered into eternal rest on July 16th, 2019. Born Stephanie Devonna Keeling on March 7, 1971 to the late Pamela Keeling and Melvin Upsher. She instantly became the object of affection to her late grandmother Margaret R.
Keeling. Although her mother loved her dearly, Stephanie was reared by her grandmother, Ms. “Mar” Keeling in the Diggs
Park Housing Community; a community that embodied the meaning of Village. Stephanie and her grandmother were
inseparable. While under the loving care of Ms. Margaret, Stephanie learned to cook…..I mean “Through Down” in the
kitchen. From her mac and cheese and collard greens to her zucchini bread and banana pudding, she shared her love of
cooking with everyone, cooking for every family event. Shortly after graduating from Lake Taylor high school in 1990, she met and married the love of her life, Frank Jackson. To this union their son, Brice Keeling Jackson, was born in 1992. Stephanie jugged working at La Petite Academy and being a wife and mother for several years, until her health started to decline in 2002. While the latter years of Stephanie’s life was spent fighting various illnesses, she was always positive and uplifting to everyone that graced her presence, whether at Davita Dialysis Center, or meeting you for the first time. Stephanie found great pleasure in crafting (glue gun always in tow); gaining inspiration from Pintrest and YouTube (all night long). Stephanie was pre-deceased by her mother and father Pamela Keeling and Melvin Upsher; aunts Denise & Valerie Keeling, Karen Keeling-Coleman(Nathan). uncles Sheldon & Lenard Keeling.
Left to cherish her sweet and kind memory are her husband Frank, son Brice, stepdaughters Yakima Jean & Shekira Keiandre), stepson Jaylen, sister-cousins Nekeisha & Margaret, sister in laws Gloria (Tony) & Theresa and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
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Tonya Alston-Carroll says
July 19, 2019 at 10:34 amPsalms 147:3 – He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds. To the Keeling Family, May God provide you with Strength and Love. I will miss Stephanie. She was such a dear Friend.
Yancey "Lemonte'" McIntyre says
July 20, 2019 at 7:31 amMy deepest condolences to the family of Stephanie K. Jackson may God hold your hearts as you go through this difficult time God bless you and keep you
Tamika Hargraves Phillips says
July 22, 2019 at 5:41 pmKeeling Jackson Family,
As you walk through this time of loss, may you know that the Lord walks with you and He will comfort you.
Stephanie was such a sweet, kind woman who brought so many joy. Her pleasant smile and mild demeanor made her even more beautiful and admirable. Praise God for the wonderful gift of pleasant memories we shared with her.
Grace and Peace.
Michael Gates & Family says
July 22, 2019 at 9:29 pmTo Keeling & Jackson families , I remember Stephanie when she was a little girl. When I would go to my godmother’s house Dorothy Keeling Saunders (Stephanie great aunt). It has been years since I have seen any of the family. You have my sincere condolences, God will take care of you!
Much Love, Michael Gates & Family In Norfolk VA
Nekeisha Keeling says
October 21, 2019 at 11:33 amMike,
Thank you for reaching out. Please give me a call 77-373-4509. Keisha
Aretha White says
July 23, 2019 at 10:15 amStephanie, (My Dear Cousin)
Love you always. We just msg each other on June 9th an it had been awhile but love never ends. I remember when you would style my hair like I was your live ball doll lol. You are in Heaven now with pain free. We love you!