Stephanie Miranda Walker was born May 24, 1965, to Alva Mae Walker and Preston Edward Harvey in Independence, LA. She accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at Little Zion Baptist Church. She later became an active member and greeter at Beacon Light of Baton Rouge, led by Pastor Eric A. Williams.

Stephanie received her education in the East Baton Rouge Parish School System and was a 1983 graduate of Capitol High School. In 2016, she received her certification in ministry from Hope Bible Institute. She worked in the medical field as a phlebotomist for over 15 years.  Stephanie transitioned into her new life on May 13, 2022. Stephanie leaves to cherish her memories, one son, Jerell (Takeisha) Walker, Sr; one daughter, Asia Walker; mother, Alva Walker; father, Preston Harvey; three grandchildren, Jerell Walker, Jr., Ayslinn Young, and Gabbi Walker; four sisters, Kersten Walker, Nichole (Cephas) Kemp, Karen Harvey, and Joycelyn Harvey; two brothers, Avery (Shandrolette) Walker and Austin Louis Walker; one aunt, Elmease Walker-Coleman; special friend, Jimmie Badon; best friends Sylvia Evans and Juanita Cleaves; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Stephanie was preceded in death by two children; maternal grandparents,
Bernice and Estervan Walker; aunts, Emma Theirry, Evelyn Walker Williams, Creola Walker Williams, Rosella Walker Wicker, Marie Woodfork, and two uncles, Melvin Walker, and Elmer Williams.