It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Stephanie Ingle Youngblood, who left this world peacefully at her home on February 6, 2025, at the age of 67. Stephanie was born on January 7, 1958, in Gaston County, to the loving parents Rufus and Margaret Howell Ingle, who preceded her in death.

Stephanie was a cherished wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and friend. She will be lovingly remembered by her husband, James Michael Youngblood, her children: Heather Ford and her husband, Dustin, of Alexis, and Brandon Youngblood of Lincolnton. Her family was the light of her life, and she took great joy in her role as a grandmother to her beloved grandson, Parker Ford. Stephanie is also survived by her siblings: Sharon Morton of Stanley, Karen Farmer of Stanley, Patricia Greene (Bill) of Mount Holly, Steve Ingle (Denice) of Little Rock, Arkansas, Beverly Ingle of Gastonia, and Bruce Ingle of Mount Holly. She leaves behind numerous extended family members who will miss her dearly.

A memorial service to celebrate Stephanie's life will be held on Sunday February 9, 2025, at 2:00 PM at the First Presbyterian Church in Stanley. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church and invites all who knew and loved Stephanie to join them in honoring her memory and sharing in the love she so freely gave throughout her life.