Stephanie Michelle Whitaker, affectionately known as "Frog", passed away on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at her parents home in Washington surrounded by her loving family.
Stephanie was born June 23, 1975 in Windsor at Bertie Memorial Hospital to Steve and Martha White. She lived in Jamesville, NC with her husband Joey Whitaker. She graduated from Williamston High School and loved tennis. Stephanie graduated from Miller-Mott while being a mom as a CMA. She worked at Atlantic Gastroenterology for ten years, then moved to ECU Health Gastroenterology until her diagnosis in June 2024.
She loved her family and friends deeply. She loved family vacations to the mountains and the beach. She never met a stranger and always greeted you with a huge smile. She will be missed by all that had the pleasure of knowing her. What a legacy she leaves behind.
Her family includes her husband, Joey Whitaker of Jamesville, NC; parents, Steve and Martha White of Washington; daughters, Victoria White of Williamston and Kursten Whitaker Styons (Jamie) of Williamston, NC; brother, Chris White (Lisa) of Washington, NC; grandchildren, Sharolette Holliday, Melody Holliday, and baby Styons on the way; niece, Raven White and nephews, Gavin White and Christopher White, Jr..
Memorial service will be held Sunday, June 1, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. at Maitland Funeral Home in Plymouth with pastors Johnny Barber and John Cooper officiating. Family will receive friends following the service at the funeral home and other times at her parents residence.
Arrangements are by Maitland Funeral Home, Plymouth.