Stephanie Michelle Townsend, age 44, of Asheboro died Saturday, December 26, 2020 at Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital, Greensboro.
Ms. Townsend was born March 9, 1976 the daughter of Francisco and Donna Paneda.
Stephanie was born in Johnson City, TN, and a member at Calvary Pentecostal Church in Asheboro. She was a very family-oriented lady, who loved spending time cooking with her nieces and nephews. Stephanie was happiest when her family would have get-togethers during July 4th and Christmas holidays. Stephanie formerly taught kindergarten at Calvary Christian Academy.
She is survived by her parents: Francisco and Donna Paneda; sister: Crystal Gutierrez of Asheboro; brother: Ignaco Flores of Seagrove; grandparents: Bob and Marjorie Story of Burlington; nieces and nephews: Alexis, Juan, Lezli, Joselyn and Alexander; her Fur Baby, Deaks, and numerous aunts, uncles and extended family and friends.
The family will receive friends Thursday, December 31, 2020 from 12:00 - 1:30 PM at Calvary Pentecostal Church, 1424 NC Hwy 42, Asheboro, NC.
The funeral service will follow at 1:30 pm with Pastor Stacy Garnett officiating.
Burial will be in held at Randolph Memorial Park, Asheboro.