Stephania Denise Merhundrew Pass, age 48, died peacefully at NMMC
on July 16, 2022 after a courageous battle. Stephania fought life's challenges
with a smile and a faithful spirit.
Stephania was born on April 27, 1974 in Tupelo, MS. She confessed her life at an
early age at Pleasant Valley United Methodist Church where she remained a
faithful member until her death. She was a dedicated member of the Usher
Board and Choir.
Stephania graduated from Shannon High School. She began her career at
United Blood Services. She later continued her employment with Traceway
Retirement as a CNA. Stephania had a heart for taking care of the elderly.
On April 20, 1996, she married Tony Pass and to this union two children were
born; Keeon Pass and Tyler Pass both of Tupelo, MS,
She leaves to cherish her memories and embrace her love of God: her parents,
Lorene and Johnny Walton of Tupelo, MS; grandson, Taylen Pass of Tupelo,
MS; mother-in-law, Bonnie Pass of Tupelo, MS; grandmother, Ella Pass of
Tupelo, MS; father-in-law, David Jennings (Addie) of Calhoun, MS; five sisters:
LaTonya Wright (Windell), Jaqueline Chandler (Dennis), Aliene Owens, and
Erica McKinney all of Tupelo, MS and Pamela Darden (Willie) of Cordova, TN;
two brothers, Kenneth Davis (Jamie) of Tupelo, MS and Steven McKinney of
Olive Branch, MS; three sisters-in-law: Michelle Pass of St. Louis, MO, Nicole
Pass of Tupelo, MS, and Jennifer Edmond (Alexander) of Calhoun, MS; three
brothers-in-law: Chadwick Pass of Tupelo, MS, Thomas Brooks of Biloxi, MS
and Lamar Jennings of Varderman, MS; three special aunts: Lillia Mae Word
of Okolona, MS, Dorothy Brandon of Nettleton, MS and Linda Walton of
Tupelo, MS; a special goddaughter/niece Jaidyn Wright of Tupelo, MS; and a
host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.