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Stella Mae Straight, 85, of Wesley; passed away Tuesday, August 1, 2023, at Willard Walker Hospice, Fayetteville. She was born Wednesday, November 3, 1937, in Ventura, California; to William Luther and Edith Elizabeth Voth Barnes. Stella Straight, a cherished wife, devoted mother, and beloved homemaker, embarked on her life journey alongside William "Bill" Straight on October 25, 1957, in Ventura, California. Together, they built a life filled with love and shared the joys and challenges of parenthood, nurturing a family that blossomed with two wonderful daughters. Her spirit of adventure knew no bounds as they embarked on countless escapades in their fifth wheel with cherished friends, exploring the open road and relishing in the beauty of nature, especially at the serene shores of the Pacific Ocean. Stella's heart overflowed with pride and joy for her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, who brought endless smiles to her face. She possessed a rare ability to spread love effortlessly, touching the lives of all who were fortunate enough to know her. While her departure leaves a void that can never be filled, the memories of her silliness, her love, and her infectious laughter will forever remain etched in our hearts. Stella was preceded in death by her parents, William and Edith Barnes; three brothers, Carl Barnes, Arthur Barnes, William Barnes; and five sisters, Velma Reynolds, Shirley Sawyer, Mary Wilson, Ellen Barnes, and Hellen Barnes; and her dear traveling friend, Darrell Samuels. She is survived by her husband, William “Bill” Straight, of the home; two daughters, Roxanne Straight, of Huntsville, and Belinda (Jeffery) Simpson, of Jane, Missouri. Stella is also survived by four grandchildren, Jessica (Justin) Estepp, Christopher Alexander, Kacy (Kurtis) Lankford, Kory (Carl) Boling; two bonus grandchildren, Michael Sloan and Mitchell Sloan; ten great-grandchildren, Quincy Simpson, Roslin Estepp, Alex Boling, McKinly Pearson, Max Boling, Grayson Pearson, Xander Estepp, William Alexander, Lewis Alexander, and Kole Lankford; three bonus great-grandchildren, Shyanne Lankford, Makhya Lankford, and Sequioyah McDowell; and her dear traveling friend, Glenda (Clay) Woody of Farmington. A memorial service celebrating Stella's life will be held at 10:00 AM, Saturday, August 5, 2023, at Brashears Funeral Home and Crematory, Huntsville. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you make a donation in Stella's memory to Monterey Bay Academy, 783 San Andreas Road, La Selva Beach, CA 95076 https://montereybayacademy.org/give Services entrusted to Brashears Funeral Home and Crematory, Huntsville.

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Stella Straight

November 3, 1937 - August 1, 2023