Maria Danielle Stamatoukos

Maria Danielle Stamatoukos was born July 28th, 1995 at Caldwell Memorial Hospital. She passed away suddenly on May 29th, 2025. She was preceded in death by her grandfathers, Athanasios Stamatoukos, Gary Cannady, Darrell Powell and cousin, Megan Mahon.

Those left to cherish her memory are her father, George Stamatoukos; her mother Lesley Cannady; parents-in-love Jeanna Stamatoukos and Christopher Cannady; godfather Nick Madakis; “other” fathers Mike Yennouzis, Andre Karelis, and Billy Lazanis ; “other” Mothers Kim Smith, Belinda Shuford: her siblings Ashley Cannady Bryden and brother-in-law Daniel Bryden, Dillon Guill, and Ansley Guill; her grandparents Maria Stamatoukos, Vivian Cavallone and Mike Cavallone, Mary Cannady, and Nolan and Hilda Clark; her aunts and uncles Stacy and David Cannady, Panagiota and Derek Gravelle, Nathan and Allyson Powell, Lisa Elliott, Cynthia Fritts, Robin and Kevin Hunt, Nolan Jr. Clark, and Joey Clark; her cousins Chad Clark, Caroline Clark, Cody McDonald, Judas Powell, Burnley Hunt, Izaiah Mahon, Garrett Hager, Eve Powell, Zane Hunt, and Kamden Cannady; her nephews Adrian Guill and Shadow Bryden; her chosen family: lifelong best friend Breanna, husband Gustavo, and daughter Aniyah Lara; Nekida and Dwayne Ussery; Brittany and son Micah Ussery; her loving partner Devonta Ussery and feline daughter Mama Katz.

Danielle was an amazing daughter, sister, and friend. She loved fiercely and unwaveringly. She always knew exactly how to make you (and herself) laugh, even if it was only because she was laughing. Her laugh was contagious. She loved to tell a very detailed story, typically starting with “long story short”. It wasn’t. She was passionate about helping others, focusing on mental health and autism. She held a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology with a minor in Sociology and a Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health. She was employed by RHA Health Services in Lenoir and enjoyed her work family. She loved Law and Order: SVU, documentaries, attending church, and being pampered. She was most often found spending time with her family and friends, listening to music, playing games, and singing. Her voice was beautiful.

A receiving of friends and family will be held Wednesday, June 4th 2025 from 6-7pm at Evans Funeral Service in Lenoir, NC. The receiving will be followed by a service at 7pm to celebrate Danielle’s life. Donations can be made in her honor to the Catawba County Humane Society.

Evans Funeral Service is honored to serve the Stamatoukos family.