Obituary of Kristina S. Stuppard

Kristina S. Stuppard, affectionately known as Tina or Tee, lived a full life. In her 36 years, she lived her life, she loved her people and most of all she had unquestionable faith in God. Tina’s heart was full of love and compassion. Her ministry on earth was to love people through her acts of service. She cooked, counseled, listened and loved hard. She was always there willing and ready to help. She was the first person to remember birthdays and always found ways to bring people together. Relationships meant the world to her. On Tuesday, January 31, 2023, at Virtua Memorial Hospital in Mount Holly, she took her last breath after a long battle with cancer. Born on October 4, 1986, in Nyack, to Serge and Esther Stuppard, she would become the first baby girl. After a short period in Spring Valley, her family transitioned to Willingboro, where she would spend much of her early life growing and developing. She was in ballet, she was a cheerleader, she was a musician, a singer, a scholar and a chef. In 2004, she graduated from Willingboro High School. She would go on to continue her education at Rutgers University. In 2009 she would become a mother to a beautiful baby boy named Randall Darien Slade Jr. and she took a break from school to devote her time to raising her son. Motivated and on fire to be the best parent she could be, Tina went back to school to continue her education at Thomas Edison, earning her Bachelor's Degree in 2016 in Business Administration. She worked as a Corporate Trainer for NFM Lending. Tina was a beloved mother, daughter, sister, cousin, community volunteer and friend who loved to entertain. She enjoyed gathering her family and friends for brunch parties and intimate family dinners with floral arrangements and beautiful centerpieces. Other than her unconditional love for her son she was passionate about cooking gourmet meals, event design, and decorative design ideas. Tina could really throw down in the kitchen! Tina has cooked for, designed for and styled a multitude of events for close friends and family. Realizing that life had so much more to offer, she focused on leaving something behind for her children and her children’s children. She planted the seed of a business and worked to build an empire so she could leave a legacy behind. Soline Grace Designs, named after both of her grandmothers, was born. Tina realized early that she was a naturally gifted cook. She also realized early that she was naturally gifted at decorating. After this epiphany, she dove head first and put every ounce of energy she could spare into building a thriving business. She even dreamed of other opportunities and businesses that she would one day give birth to. Tina was a selfless, bold, gentle God-fearing soul who lived to serve those around her through Christ. She was an active member of Union Church, where she was part of the hospitality ministry. Tina loved to find ways to serve those around her, whether it was a new business plan or a business idea. She aspired to begin a nonprofit, Blooming Graciously, which she has not yet seen materialize. Her business affairs and legacy will be continued by her son and siblings. Tina was a friend you could lean on, a shoulder to cry on, a person to confide in, and the list continues. Kristina is survived by her son, Randall Darien Slade, Jr.; mother, Esther Gilles; father, Serge Stuppard; brother, Emmanuel Stuppard; sister, Stephanie Stuppard; brother, Christian Stuppard; brother-in love, Kyle Smith and numerous nieces, nephews, family, and friends. The family would like to express our thanks for the wonderful help and care given by Cooper University Hospital and Virtua Memorial Hospital in NJ. If you would like to provide a donation or contribution in honor of Kristina S. Stuppard, please donate to the American Cancer Society.