By David Robert | Published: June 20, 2026 |Source: Family statement, public Facebook post, funeral home announcement.
UNITED STATES — Valley Skye Stevens, the beloved infant daughter of Gabriel and Ashtene Stevens, has died on June 17, 2026, less than a month after her birth on May 18, 2026. Family members confirmed her passing through a heartfelt tribute, leaving behind a legacy that her family says will continue to inspire hope and healing for years to come.
The family of Valley Skye Stevens is mourning the loss of a cherished daughter, sister, granddaughter, and beloved member of their family whose brief life left an enduring impact on all who knew her.
Gabriel and Ashtene Stevens and was welcomed her into the world with what her family described as “endless love.”
Though she spent less than a month on earth, Valley’s life carried profound meaning for those who loved her. In a heartfelt tribute, her family described her as a “quiet miracle” and “a fierce light in the center of darkness,” reflecting the comfort and joy she brought during difficult times.
Drawing strength from the biblical verse Jeremiah 1:5 — “Before I formed you in the womb, I knew you” — loved ones shared their belief that Valley’s life, however brief, was filled with purpose, beauty, and unconditional love.
“Though her time here was brief, her story is one of absolute victory, complete healing, and infinite love,” the family wrote in their remembrance. “She was our little piece of the sky, grown right in the middle of our hardest valley.”
Valley is survived by her devoted parents, Gabriel and Ashtene Stevens; her loving siblings, Kynleigh, Abel, Emersyn, Hunter, Ellie, Graham, and Londyn; and her grandparents, Karen and Kevin Layne, Donnie and Patsy Stevens, Sabrina and Jerry Walker, and Kathy and John Barnett.
She was preceded in death by her brother, Milo Boone Stevens. Family members find comfort in their faith and in the belief that the two siblings are reunited in everlasting peace.
Loved beyond measure from the moment she arrived, Valley’s memory continues to live on through the countless lives she touched. Her family says she leaves behind not only sorrow but also a powerful reminder that even the shortest lives can leave the deepest impressions.
As they navigate an unimaginable loss, the Stevens family remains grateful for the love and support shown by relatives, friends, and members of the community.
“Valley Skye — forever loved, forever missed, forever our daughter.”
Arrangements are being handled by Mullins Funeral Home. Online condolences may be shared with the Stevens family through the funeral home’s memorial platform.
Editorial Note: This obituary has been prepared using information and tributes publicly shared by the Stevens family and funeral home representatives. No additional details regarding the circumstances of Valley’s passing have been publicly released.