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MEREDITH BOWERS STEVES 1979 - 2014 Native Virginian turned True Texan, Meredith Bowers Steves, passed away peacefully at the age of 34 after a tremendous battle against Pulmonary Hypertension. She was surrounded by her family and friends. Meredith was born in Fairfax, Virginia. She attended Herndon High School where she was active in the student government, captain of the cheerleading squad, and Homecoming princess. She graduated high school Class of 1998. She attended James Madison University, was elected to membership in Beta Gamma Sigma and played club lacrosse. She graduated in 2002 Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration. At JMU she met her husband and their journey together continued on to San Antonio where she worked in various event planning and hospitality positions. Meredith was an active member of the San Antonio Assembly Club, the Botanical Gala, and volunteered with various organizations including SNIPSA and the Humane Society. She loved baking, outdoor sports and activities including snow skiing, spending time with her friends and family, especially her dog, Cassidy. Meredith was known for her fierce independence, intoxicating laugh, brilliant wit, and beaming smile. Meredith is survived by her devoted husband, Marshall Terrell Steves III. In 2007, they were married at their family homestead in Comfort, Texas in a beautiful outdoor ceremony. Together they recently welcomed a beautiful baby, Marshall Terrell Steves IV, on October 14, 2014. She is also survived by her parents Charles W. Bowers and Bonnie T. Bowers; grandmother, Doris Tapp; sister, Bridgette Bowers-Dunn; brother, Craig W. Bowers; brother-in-law, Christopher E. Dunn; and nephew, Angus Dunn; parents-in-law, Marshall Terrell Steves, Jr. and Jane Williams Steves; grandmother-in-law, Patricia Galt Steves; grandfather-in-law, Blake Williams, Jr.; sister-in-law, Lissa Steves Allen; brother-in-law Paul G. Allen; and nieces, Charlotte and Penelope Allen. SERVICES Graveside services will be held at 10:30 am on Monday, October 27 at the Steves Family Cemetery in Comfort, Texas. Memorial Services will be held under the direction of Mission Park Funeral Chapels and Cemeteries at 3:00 PM on Monday, October 27 at St. Mark's Episcopal Church located at 205 E. Pecan, San Antonio, Texas 78205. A reception will follow the Memorial in Godsnell Hall at the Church. For personal acknowledgement, you may sign the online guestbook at www.missionparks.com in the obituary section. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the Pulmonary Hypertension Association. Arrangements entrusted to Mission Park Funeral Chapels, 3401 Cherry Ridge, San Antonio, Texas 78230. 210.349.1414

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Meredith Bowers Steves

November 29, 1979 - October 23, 2014