Stephanie DRAYSON Obituary

DRAYSON, Stephanie (Steph) (nee Bongard). Passed away peacefully at home, after a long illness, at age 40. She fought fiercely to the end. On the 28th Steph passed away surrounded by her family. She was a much-loved daughter to Lynne and her husband Alan, very loved by her father, Mike Bongard and his wife Carletta, and dear family friend, Lauren Stobie. A much-loved sister and sister-in-law to Kimberley and Josh and, Sarah and Kayne. A beloved aunty to Senna, Noah and Sasha. A much-loved niece to Trevor and Cathy, Colin, Jennie and Chris Brewerton, a much-loved granddaughter to Laurie Brewerton, and a beloved cousin to Jeremy, Debbie, Michael, Cheryl and Geordie. You've been taken from us too soon and will be sorely missed by all of us. Each of us will have our own fond memories of you so in that way you live on through those of us who are left. You are now, finally, pain free. Rest now in peace Steph. Stephanie's funeral is to be held at Hope Family Funerals, 2A Loop Road, Te Puna, Tauranga, on Friday 3rd January at 12.00pm. Messages of Condolence can be left on their website.