Stephanie Kay Echols, 69, of Shawnee, Kansas passed away on Friday, March 1, 2024. A memorial service will be held Saturday, March 23, 2024 at Royer Funeral Home in Grain Valley at 2:00 p.m., with a visitation one hour prior to service.
Stephanie was born June 8, 1954 in Junction City, Kansas to James and Joan (Cook) Pascarelli. Stephanie first married Fred Vanwinkle and had one son while living in the state of Kansas. Later in life after separating from Fred she was married to David Echols in 1979. She had 3 children by him. While living in Lee’s Summit Mo at the age of 46 she juggled a career as a real estate agent with 3 children at home. In 1998 She separated from David, moved to Florida and later moved back to Kansas where she remained until her death.
Stephanie enjoyed many things in life. She loved warm climates and sandy beaches. Stephanie was well traveled throughout the world including Japan, England, Jamacia and throughout the United States. She had a love for animals and cared for many dogs throughout her life, but above all else she expressed a deep compassion for her children and grandchildren, putting family above everything in her life.
Stephanie was preceded in death by her father: Jim Pascarelli; son: Fred VanWinkle.
Stephanie is survived by her mother, Wenonah (Judy) Pascarelli; daughter, Melissa Echols; two sons: David Echols and Timothy Echols; two brothers: Kenny Pascarelli and Steve Pascarelli; Grandchildren: Anya Thonen, Katelyn Showman, Steven Showman, Lauren Echols, Megan Echols, and Emily Echols.
Obituary submitted by family.
Arrangements: Royer Funeral Home Grain Valley, MO 64029 816-847-4441