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Chrystina Suzette Stephens of Berryville was born February 20, 1946, in Fort Smith, Arkansas to Gilbert and Patsy Huelsbeck. Chrystina passed away May 10, 2025 in Berryville at the age of 79.
Chrystina (Tina) was a very loving and giving person, you never left her home empty handed. Tina loved to make things and was always painting and crafting things for the people around her. She was a fantastic cook and enjoyed sharing her many recipes with her loved ones. Tina had a huge heart and loved to feed the stray animals that showed up at her doorstep. She also loved to tell jokes and make others laugh.
Chrystina is survived by her two daughters, Amanda and Jennifer Stephens of Berryville; three sisters, Jan Caballero of Berryville, Peggy Myers Newman of Lampe, Missouri and Robin Donahue of Joplin, Missouri. She also has four nieces, Janalee Kaylor, Jerilynn Caballero Hover, Sara Beth Payne and Amber Meza and two nephews, Chris Olhausen and Jason Erickson.
Chrystina is preceded in death by her father, Gilbert Carl Huelsbeck; her mother, Patsy and step-father, Richard Hallendorff.
Memorial donations can be made to The Purple Flower at 109 W. Church Ave., Berryville, AR 72616.
A private memorial service for the family will be held at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of Nelson Funeral Service Inc. Online condolences may be sent to the family at nelsonfuneral.com.
