Stephanie Laura Titus, 55, passed away Aug. 22, 2024, at University of Kansas Hospital in Kansas City, Kan., after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on Sept. 2, 1968, in Parsons to Henry and Marilyn (Swafford) Nickel. 

Stephanie married her soul mate, Stephen M. Titus May 13, 1995, in Newton. They relocated to Great Bend in 1998, where she worked for USD 428 at Eisenhower Elementary and Great Bend Middle School, touching the hearts of students and staff as a Paraprofessional for 17 years. Stephanie was a kind-hearted, devoted friend that loved selflessly and unconditionally. She was extremely talented taking “one man’s trash and making a treasure” by refinishing furniture, or anything she found at thrift stores or garage sales. She loved to sew and create, then take her treasures to crafts shows and rehome her amazing creations. 

Survivors include her beloved husband of 29 years, Stephen M. Titus; sons, Tristan Titus (Riley Jones) of Manhattan, Kelby Titus of Manhattan; grandson, Weston James Titus of Manhattan; sisters, Kathy Becker (Brian) of Newton, Carrie Miller (Todd) of Topeka; parents, Henry and Marilyn (Swafford) Nickel, and many friends that she would do anything for.

Memorial services will be held at 4 p.m., Friday, Aug. 30, 2024, at Bryant Funeral Home in Great Bend, with Pastor Troy Miller presiding. Visitation will take place from noon to 8 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024, with family receiving from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Memorials may be made to Central Care Cancer Center, in care of Bryant Funeral Home, 1425 Patton Rd., Great Bend, KS 67530. Condolences may be sent and notice viewed at www.bryantfh.net.

Funeral arrangements provided by

Bryant Funeral Home

1425 Patton Rd.

Great Bend, KS 67530

Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, Aug. 27, 2024