Stephanie Michele Wilkinson, née Barresi, passed away unexpectedly on June 23 ^rd , 2021 in Spring, Texas at the age of 59.

Stephanie was born in Duluth, Minnesota on January 12 ^th , 1962 to Orazio R. and Beverly Barresi. At 12 years old Stephanie moved, albeit reluctantly, with her parents to Houston, Texas where she attended Bammel Middle School and was in the Spring High School Graduating Class of 1980. She then attended the University of Texas at Austin for three years. Upon her return to Houston, Stephanie married and became a devoted mother of two children, Ashley Michele and Brandon Roy Wilkinson.

Stephanie was immensely caring, proud and devoted to her children and enjoyed visiting them at both Baylor University and Texas Christian University. Stephanie was extremely passionate about animals and was employed at Willow Creek Ranch of Tomball. She loved volunteering with Friends of Texas Wildlife to rehabilitate squirrels, racoons and deer.

Stephanie is survived by her parents, Orazio R. and Beverly Barresi, her two children Ashley Michele and Brandon Roy Wilkinson, as well as her German Shepard, Stella Jean.

Family and friends are invited to attend a visitation and rosary on Wednesday, June 30th at Klein Funeral Home in Champions Forest. The visitation will begin at 5 p.m. with the rosary beginning at 7 p.m. Her memorial mass will be held on Thursday, July 1st, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Edward Catholic Church in Spring, TX. In lieu of flowers, a donation can be made in Stephanie's honor to either Friends of Texas Wildlife or the World Wildlife Fund.