Our beloved daughter, Olivia Stephens, passed away at just 26 years old, surrounded by friends and family. We are heartbroken by her loss and struggling to imagine life without her.

Olivia was a fourth-year dental student at the University of Maryland School of Dentistry, working toward a future she had devoted herself to building. We should have been looking forward to her graduation and celebrating the beginning of her career. There was so much ahead of her.

Olivia was an avid dog lover and enjoyed playing tennis. She was also planning her future with her boyfriend, Jarrod. Our hearts ache for the life they were imagining together and all the time they should have had.

As her parents, we were immensely proud of her accomplishments. But our love for her began long before any of them. She was our Olivia, and being her parents has been one of the greatest joys of our lives. We would give anything for another conversation, another ordinary day together. Our hearts ache for the life they were imagining together and all the time they should have had.

We are creating this fundraiser in Olivia’s memory. Donations will be used to help offset the costs of medical and funeral expenses.

If you are able to contribute, we would be deeply grateful. Sharing this page or sending us a favorite memory of Olivia would also mean so much. We want to keep hearing her stories and remembering the moments that made her who she was.

Thank you for loving Olivia and for supporting those who love her. Your kindness means more than we can express.

We will miss her every day. We will love her always.

With love and gratitude,

The Stephens Family