Myka Lee Sterling

Myka Lee Sterling passed away at her home in Celina Texas on September 13, 2024, after a battle with terminal cancer and disease, surrounded by her family and dearest friends at her side. Born in Rifle, Colorado on July 29, 1957, to Dean and Alice Wight. She then moved to Glenwood Springs CO where Myka and her brothers Doug and Larry grew up and made many childhood memories. After graduating from high school in 1975, Myka wanted to adventure out and decided to attend fashion college in Texas. In what was planned to be a few years in Texas, soon became the state she would forever call home and raise her own family. Myka’s daughters Megan Lee (October 1987) and Shannon Dean (October 1990) were born in Southlake, Texas. Myka took immense joy in being their mama and loved to celebrate every birthday and milestone, along with many holidays - most of all, Christmas. Being around the Christmas tree with family, holiday music playing in the background, and smiling at the forced matching pajamas her children and their spouses wore, was her favorite thing in the world. Myka married her love Scott Sterling on November 20th, 1999. Myka enjoyed the unconditional love, support and partnership they had together for 25 years with him always by her side, until the very last breath. The dearest friendships that turned into family with the Baird’s and O’Brien’s was a bond that she valued dearly – spending all of life’s momentous occasions together over three decades. The title Myka cherished most was Grandma. She was the happiest when holding her granddaughters, Harper Jane (September 2021) and Vivienne Lee (July 2023). After a terminal cancer diagnosis in August 2024 with additional health factors, Myka moved to hospice and chose to spend her final weeks at home surrounded by her loved ones, which made her happy and at peace with what was to come. Known for her spunk and wit, Myka would always tell you like it is, for better or worse. She was fiercely loyal and always supported those she loved most and will be dearly missed by all who knew her. Myka’s family asks that she be remembered for the joy she brought to others in life not the sadness of her passing. She is survived by her husband Scott Sterling, daughters Megan Schmidt (Amy) Shannon Hutchings (Spencer), her 2 loving granddaughters Harper Jane & Vivienne Lee Hutchings and her brother Doug (Sandy) Wight.

Myka Lee Sterling

July 29, 1957 - September 13, 2024