My name is chelsi and I am reaching out during the most difficult time of my close friends life. My friends mother, Heather Stephens, has been struggling with mental, physical, and emotional illness for months, spending much of that time in and out of the hospital. Her daughter is 19 years old and have been her caretaker throughout this journey, doing her best to support her and her younger brother, who just turned 16 on November 13th. This will be their first Thanksgiving and Christmas without her, and the loss feels overwhelming.

Heather was the only one employed in the household, as she have been working to get all her documents in order to find a job. She is currently self-employed, but simply does not have enough funds to pay for her funeral services. The call that she passed away in the middle of the night changed everything for her she is trying her best to stay strong, but we need help to give her mother the farewell she deserves as well as to cover any debt she left her kids in …

If you knew Heather, were her friend, or are simply moved by their story, I am asking for any support you can give. Every bit of kindness helps us honor her memory and get through this incredibly hard time. Thank you for reading and for any help you can offer. Any donations will go towards any funeral expenses and bills !!