Stancie began her journey in Taylor, where she attended Taylor High School. She was very involved at Taylor High School as a cheerleader, clarinet player in the band and excelling in tennis.

Her academic pursuits led her to the University of Texas at Austin, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in pharmacy. She was the president of the UT Texas Spirits, which raised awareness for sports and campus events. Stancie was also a member of Bevo Babes, which supported various sports teams at the University of Texas. She practiced pharmacy for over a decade, and she kept her license active to this very day.

While she enjoyed the profession, she eventually transitioned to her true passion of teaching, allowing her to impact lives in a more personal and profound way. She dedicated over 18 years of her life to Jackson Academy, serving as a physics teacher, where she became a mentor and inspiration to countless students.

Stancie’s influence extended well beyond the classroom, touching the lives not only of her treasured family but also her numerous friends and colleagues.

Stancie was a beacon of light, known for her creativity, wisdom, leadership and immense empathy. A woman of deep faith, Stancie diligently studied scripture, shared the gospel and so easily shared her faith with others. She was a dedicated churchgoer, prayer warrior and the biggest cheerleader for her daughters, grandchildren, family, friends and students.

Her faith was unshakeable, and she shared her love for Jesus openly, influencing many lives through her example. She truly wanted to know people, making them feel seen, loved and heard.

Stancie was a dedicated and loving mother, sister, aunt, grandmother, sister-in-law, teacher and friend. She leaves behind her three daughters, Kristen Ley Allen and son-in-law Bill Allen and grandchild William Allen of Jackson, Mississippi, Jennifer Ley Kirschten and son-in-law Michael Kirschten and grandchildren Lukas, Grayson and Emery Kirschten of Wheeling, West Virginia, and Michelle Ley Gobbell and son-in-law Will Gobbell of Nashville, Tennessee. She is also survived by her sister, Susan Schwenker; brother-inlaw, Don Sawatzky of Addison; as well as her beloved partner, Scott Casey of Taylor.

A funeral service was held Friday, Aug, 2, at St.

Paul Lutheran Church in Taylor. The visitation began at 1 p.m., with a service at 2 p.m.

Following the service, she was laid to rest next to her loving parents, Stanley and Frances Schwenker; and sister, Sharon Schwenker, at the Taylor City Cemetery.

Rest in peace, Stancie.

You are dearly loved and deeply missed. We will carry your spirit with us until we meet again.