Stephanie M. Whited, 28, of Irving, Texas, passed away June 27, 2012, leaving behind her most precious beautiful 2 year old daughter, Kayla, who she referred to as "perfect in everyway".

Stephanie was a very loving, caring and compassionate young lady-she touched everyone she came across throughout her short life. Stephanie cared dearly for her little brothers Bryan & Kevin, as well as her little sisters Loren and Katie. She was very proud of her family and boasted how lucky she was in having them.

Stephanie desperately cared for her Grandmother Frances Whited, who was her "second-mom" as Stephanie would say. Stephanie appreciated and felt she was a blessing in her life. Stephanie also loved her Grandfather Mario Molina who understood her no matter what. She often told him, she wishes she could have the Molina name because of how proud she was to have her mom, uncles and her "Grand-Molina's".

Stephanie loved Angels and butterflies and relied on the bible everyday to see her through life.

Stephanie befriended and cared for everyone she met. She was a perfect example when you hear, "Treat people like you want to be treated yourself". She did that indeed.

Stephanie was in the process of writing a book, beginning a career in modeling where she won the talent contest singing, and was a very talented pool player. Stephanie worked for Jackson Hewitt, & Child Care Careers.

Later, life became difficult for Stephanie when she developed Bipolar Disorder but her love for her family, especially for her daughter Kayla, never wavered and stayed strong until the end.

Stephanie was born in Arlington, Texas to Monica Molina-Korman, Austin, Texas & David R. Whited, Fort Worth, Texas.

Stephanie previously lived in Grapevine, Fort Worth, & Haughton, LA.

Stephanie is survived by her daughter Kayla Harley Booker of Fort Worth, & daughter Julia Wallace of Lexington, KY.

Her Mother, Monica Molina-Korman & Step- Father Henry B. Korman of Austin, TX, & Her Father David R. Whited of Fort Worth, TX. 

Her Grandparents Frances & Clarence Whited of Irving, TX, & her Grandparents Angelica & Mario Sergio Molina I of Southlake, TX.

Her Brother Bryan C. Whited & Fiance' Kalie of Austin, TX, her sister Loren Whited of Fort Worth, TX, her sister Katie & Aaron Joseph of Austin, TX, her brother Kevin Mario Korman of Austin, TX, & her sister Alynn Karnes of Boston, MA. 

Her Uncle Marco & Aunt Vicki Molina of Houston, TX, Uncle Michael & Aunt Angie Molina of Lubbock, TX; Dr. & Uncle Martin C. & Aunt Lorey Molina of Austin, TX; Uncle Matthew & Aunt Erin Molina of WestPoint, MS; Uncle Don & Aunt Jennifer Whited of Jacksboro, TX, and many loving nieces & Nephews, cousins & friends.

A Memorial Service took place at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Grapevine, TX officiated by her cousin Father Arturo Molina of Dallas, TX. Honorary speakers for the family were her Uncles Marco A. Molina of Houston, TX and Dr. Martin C. Molina of Austin, TX.

She was preceded in death by her Uncle Mario Sergio Molina, II.

Contributions in Stephanie Michelle Whited's memory may be made to Any Baby Can of Austin, Texas at https://www.anybabycan. org/donate/   - Austin American Statesman July 6, 2012