Merlene Ann Stepp

Merlene Stepp went to be with her Lord on Thursday, March 5, 2026 at the age of 83, in her home in Winter Haven Florida, after a long road of battling multiple health issues.  She did this with grace, strength and perseverance above what most doctors told her was possible.  In her final moment, while listening to the "Old Rugged Cross", and holding her daughter's hand, she graced this world with her last smile and peacefully went on to go hug the neck of a lion as she always told us she would when she got to Heaven.

She is survived by her daughter Michelle (Stepp) Kuester, son Gary Stepp, as well as 5 grandchildren; Shaun, Amanda (Alex), Douglas (Katie), Cassandra, Christopher and 13 great grandchildren; Noah, Jason, Stella, Austin, Madi, Azilyn, Ellie, Asher, Landon, Leo, Everly, Xander and Brayleigh.

In lieu of flowers, family would appreciate donations to Philadelphia Church in Merlene's name.

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