Stephanie Elizabeth Lattimore, age 47, of Rutherfordton, NC, passed away and was reunited with her parents Raymond and Libby Wednesday, March 18, 2026. Born on June 30, 1978, Stephanie was a native of Rutherford County. She was the daughter of the late Raymond Heffner and Elizabeth Lane Heffner and was also preceded in death by her uncle, Tony Heffner and grandmother Beatrice Clements. Stephanie enjoyed crafts, was a talented piano player, and had a lifelong love of reading and learning. She was deeply committed to helping others who were less fortunate and had a special affection for her dogs. A devoted sibling, wife, mother, and friend, Stephanie will be fondly remembered and greatly missed. Stephanie is survived by her husband, Joe Lattimore, her three daughters; Abigail Beaumont, Margaret Beaumont, and Lorelei Beaumont, her son; Rhett Beaumont, her sister; Ella Smith (Jeff), her nephews, Theo and Felix Smith, and family; Bobby Clements, Tammy Heffner, Terry and Debbie O'Toole, Ronnie and Anita Street, Charles and Kathy Lattimore, Joy Hensley, and Michael and Thomas Hensley. The family will receive friends from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM, Monday, March 23, 2026 at McMahan's Funeral Home. The funeral service will be at McMahan's Funeral Home Chapel at 11:00 AM, Monday, March 23, 2026, with Reverend Dr. Keith Stephenson officiating. Interment will follow at Rutherfordton City Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to, St. Jude's, Partners in Health, Doctors Without Borders, Carolina Migrant Network, or Blue Ridge Hope. McMahan's Funeral Home & Crematory is in charge of arrangements.