Stephanie C. Cole, 45 of Collins, MO formerly of Independence, MO passed away Sunday, March 22, 2020 at Centerpoint Medical Center in Independence. Cremation is planned with a memorial service to be held at a later date. Stephanie was born June 3, 1974 in Wiesbaden, Germany, where her father was stationed with the Air Force, to William and Barbara (Proffitt) Wallace. She spent most of her life in Independence. She was a fun loving person who enjoyed life and spending time with her grandchildren. She graduated from Fort Osage High School in 1992. She is survived by; her fiancé, Keith Von Elling of the home; 2 sons, Seth Chapman and wife Mary of Bates City, MO and Brittin Wallace of Independence, MO; her mother, Barbara Proffitt-Arnold of Joplin, MO; 2 sisters, Heather of Joplin and Gretchen of Houston, TX; 2 grandchildren, Cooper and Hope Chapman and other grandchildren she considered her own from Keith’s family; 4 of her closest friends, Sharon, Ashlyn, Laurie and Angela and other friends and extended family. She was preceded in death by her father in 2006 and a daughter Shylin in 2008. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.speakschapel.com (Arrangements: Speaks Suburban Chapel (816) 373-3600)