Stephanie R. Harden

Stephanie Regina Harden was born on July 3, 1962, in Chester, Pennsylvania, to the late Jessie Harden. Stephanie’s education began in Chester, Pennsylvania, and later continued in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, where she attended Edison Junior High School. She then moved on to William Penn Vo-Tech School, where she studied Business Administration and graduated in 1980. She continued her education at Bloomsburg University, where she studied Business Administration. While attending college, Stephanie made the decision to pledge Kappa Alpha Psi Sweetheart, where she met her sorority sister for life, Joy Jennings. Stephanie later made a brave decision to serve her country by entering the United States Army. After her accomplishments, she returned home to Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, where she faithfully dedicated countless years of service to the American Legion Post 733. Stephanie’s stable employment was with Setco, The Hershey Company, and Capital Area Transit. Where she continued to serve the community as a CAT bus operator until she was no longer able to serve. Stephanie enjoyed dressing extremely nicely and elegantly, dancing the night away, playing cards, bingo, eating, and rooting for the Eagles. Above all, what meant more to her than life itself were her two children, Shanell, her “Donk-Donk,” and Stefon, her “Muscle Man” and “Stef-Stef.” On December 31, 2025, Stephanie peacefully entered eternal life. She was preceded in death by her mother, Jessie Harden, and her grandson, Savon Samuels. Stephanie leaves to cherish her memory her daughter, Shanell Samuels; son, Stefon Samuels Sr.; daughter-in-law, Quasha Brown-Samuels; brother, Steven Harden Sr.; sister, Sheila Harden-Summerford; grandchildren, Ja’Ron Evans, Stefon Samuels Jr., Samir Samuels, Sa’Mauri Samuels, and Har’lym Fields; Goddaughter, Erika Sloane; Billy Samuels, children’s father; and a host of nieces and nephews. FAMILY AND FRIENDS ARE ENCOURAGED TO CLICK ON THE SHARE A MEMORY TAB TO POST VIDEOS, SHARE MEMORIES, CONDOLENCES, REFLECTIONS OR SIMPLY LEAVE YOUR NAME. Flower delivery, 8:30 a.m., Wednesday, January 14, at WFD.

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Stephanie R. Harden

July 3, 1962 - December 31, 2025