Kardashian inner circle member admits she's an 'anxious mess' as she mourns heartbreaking loss in sa
A MEMBER of The Kardashian’s inner circle, Steph Shepherd, has shared that her mother has died.
The close friend, who has starred on the Hulu series The Kardashians, opened up about the devastating family loss on Monday, revealing that her late mom had been laid to rest.
Kim Kardashian’s former assistant shared a black-and-white photo of Patricia Kay Shepherd’s grave, which she stood next to with her long-term boyfriend, Larry Jackson.
The stone read that Patricia passed away December 22, 2020, making her 66 years old at the time of her death.
Steph revealed that she went home to Ohio for the memorial service, which she was an “anxious mess” about attending.
In the caption, she explained further: “I really didn’t know if I even wanted to do it or if I could even get through it, but it ended up being exactly what my heart needed.”
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She continued: "I was moved beyond words by everyone from her life who showed up.
“Friends and co-workers she hadn’t seen in 15 years… family I’ve never met…. my classmates and teachers from high-school… I’m so overwhelmed with gratitude to everyone who came to pay their respects.”
Steph shared a series of photos showing the grave where Patricia was buried next to her brother, Michael David Shepherd.
Kim's sister Khloé commented: “I love you Steph!” and posted a row of heart emoji in support.
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The famous siblings' mom, Kris Jenner, wrote: “This is so beautiful… God bless you, what a special daughter and gift you are.”
Dani Michelle a, personal stylist to the Kardashians, posted three white heart emoji and wrote: “Always she’s with you.”
Steph had previously informed her followers on January 8 2021 that her mother had passed away, writing to Instagram at the time: “For my life to suddenly have to move forward without her seems absolutely unfathomable.”
KEEPING UP AFTER THE KARDASHIANS
Steph first began working with Kim as an executive assistant in 2013 before becoming the Chief Executive Officer of Kim Kardashian West brands.
She has been seen with the family on many occasions including appearances on Keeping Up With the Kardashians.
However, in 2017, Steph stopped working for Kim.
She has since co-founded a non-profit climate change organization, Future Earth Foundation, and is the Chief Impact Officer of a vegan, zero-waste body wash brand, Plus.
However, the businesswoman is still close with the famous family.
In September 2021, Kim gifted her former employee a $25K Hermés Kelly bag, and she was in the audience for the Skims boss’ Saturday Night Live hosting debut the following month.
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Steph also attended Kourtney’s wedding to Travis Barker in Portofino, Italy, earlier this year.
She has written articles for the mom-of-three’s lifestyle blog, Poosh.
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