Obituary for Steffanie Ponder
Steffanie A. Ponder-Whren 59, formerly of Erie, Pa. transitioned from this life on April 1,2022
In Princeton, Tx. Surrounded by her loved ones. Steffanie was born February 20,1963 to the
late Willie Earl Ponder and Laverne Copeland Ponder in Erie, PA.
She was a 1981 graduate Of East High School where she ran track. She furthered her education at Point Park College, Mercy Hurst University and Collin County Community College. Steffanie loved acting, modeling, dancing, traveling and reading. She was a small business owner and a real estate agent. She also loved soft ball, going bowling and painting.
Besides both parents, Steffanie was preceded in death by brother Terence E Ponder; grandmothers; Gertrude Copeland and Bertha Ponder, aunt Linda Copeland; uncle Samuel Copeland; cousins Gregory and Michael Copeland and Latifah Lockett; Great grandparents Elsie and Oscar James.
Steffanie leaves to cherish her memory Husband Michael Whren, children Steffanie Parker and Jeffery Bush. Brothers Jeffrey S Ponder and William Earl Ponder (Mary). Four Grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Steffanie will truly be remembered for her smile and infectious laugh. She inspired people to
Be the best versions of themselves. She cared for her family and friends and helped anyone she
could. Her Radiance and Grace lit up every room.
In Princeton, Tx. Surrounded by her loved ones. Steffanie was born February 20,1963 to the
late Willie Earl Ponder and Laverne Copeland Ponder in Erie, PA.
She was a 1981 graduate Of East High School where she ran track. She furthered her education at Point Park College, Mercy Hurst University and Collin County Community College. Steffanie loved acting, modeling, dancing, traveling and reading. She was a small business owner and a real estate agent. She also loved soft ball, going bowling and painting.
Besides both parents, Steffanie was preceded in death by brother Terence E Ponder; grandmothers; Gertrude Copeland and Bertha Ponder, aunt Linda Copeland; uncle Samuel Copeland; cousins Gregory and Michael Copeland and Latifah Lockett; Great grandparents Elsie and Oscar James.
Steffanie leaves to cherish her memory Husband Michael Whren, children Steffanie Parker and Jeffery Bush. Brothers Jeffrey S Ponder and William Earl Ponder (Mary). Four Grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Steffanie will truly be remembered for her smile and infectious laugh. She inspired people to
Be the best versions of themselves. She cared for her family and friends and helped anyone she
could. Her Radiance and Grace lit up every room.