Stephanie Diane Rivers Ferguson

Stephanie Diane Rivers Ferguson, 48, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loved ones, on May 17, 2026. Stephanie was born in Henrico County, VA on February 2, 1978.

Stephanie was of the Christian Faith. She was a first responder for over 15 years. She began her journey here in Danville, at Regional One E.M. S and also volunteered with the Danville Life Saving Crew. She was also a paramedic for Carillion in Roanoke for many years. She also worked in the legal department at Prosperity Life Group. She very much loved all her family and neighbors.

Stephanie is survived by a daughter; Hayley Wakefield and fiancé Trey Yeatts; two sons; Lucas and Ian Hamlett all of Danville, VA; her close friends; Katie Leigh, Angel Carr, Cynthia Doolin, Andrew Delello, and Brandi Cousins; and neighbors; Joyce and JoAnne Cooper; the father of her twin sons; Jason Hamlett (Kim); and special dog; Petunia.

In addition to her parents, Stephanie was predeceased by two close friends; Tony Helms and Sean Mitchell.

In lieu of flowers, the family request memorial donations be made to the American Liver Foundation at liverfoundation.org.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Saturday, May 30, 2026 at 2:00pm at Norris Mt. Hermon Chapel, Danville, VA with Pastor Joey Bray officiating. A visitation will be held prior to the service from 1-2:00pm also at Norris Mt. Hermon Chapel, Danville, VA.

Norris Funeral Services, Inc. & Crematory, Mt. Hermon Chapel, Danville, VA is respectfully serving the Ferguson Family. Online condolences may be made at www.norrisfuneral.com.