Facebook/Micah Stampley Mary Stampley pictured with her father.
Mary Stampley, the daughter of Micah and Heidi Stampley, has died tragically at the age of 15. Mary’s cause of death has not been made public.
The sad news was broken on Micah Stampley’s Facebook page around midnight on October 22. The statement read, “It is with a heavy heart that the Stampley family would like to announce the passing of their 15-year-old daughter, Mary Stampley. Please keep their family in your prayers and respect their privacy as they deal with this traumatic event.” The press release added that Mary Stampley died “due to complications with a seizure.” The exact cause of the seizure was not revealed.
Here’s what you need to know:
1. Mary Stampley Is Survived By Her Parents & 5 Brothers
Mary Stampley is survived by her parents, as well as her five brothers, Brandon, Micah II, Adam, David and Desmond.
Facebook/Micah StampleyMicah and his wife, Heidi, pictured in September 2019.
The Stampley family lives in Fayetteville, Georgia. Micah Stampley burst on to the music scene with his 2005 album, “The Songbook of Micah.” Stampley’s work is a regular feature on the Billboard gospel charts and has been nominated in the past for Stellar Awards as well as Dove Awards.
In addition to his singing career, the Stampley family operates a coffee shop, Orleans Brews and Beignets, in the town. On his official website, Micah Stampley refers to his wife as his “anointed songwriter.” Stampley referred to his wife in a 2005 interview as a poet while he has “the musical side.”
Stampley released his last work, the single, “Fire & Rain,” in May 2019.
2. Heidi Stampley Referred to Her Daughter as the Family’s Miracle Child
Facebook/Heidi StampleyHeidi Stampley pictured with her daughter in December 2017.
In December 2017, Heidi Stampley paid tribute to her daughter on the teenager’s birthday in a touching Facebook post. Heidi Stampley referred to Mary as the family’s “miracle child” and said that Mary had “been through the fire.” Heidi wrote, “It’s a testimony of God’s power to heal because she doesn’t look like what she’s been through. I celebrate all that she is and will become as she continues to grow in grace and beauty.”
3. Micah Stampley Is No Stranger to Tragedy
Praying for Micah and Heidi Stampley and family at the news of the heartbreaking loss of their 15 year old daughter, Mary Stampley.
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Micah Stampley is no stranger to tragedy. In 1992, his brother Robert, 19, was shot dead, while in 1994, his brother Nathaniel, 21, was also lost to gun violence, according to a feature on the singer. Micah Stampley credits his faith with keeping him away from violence saying, “Once my heart turned toward God for good and I answered His call with “YES” everything changed. Not just saying yes with my mouth, but saying it with my heart; my “YES” changed the course of my life!”
4. Mary Stampley Was Homeschooled
Facebook/Heidi StampleyThe Stampley family pictured in May 2018.
In a 2016 interview, Micah Stampley described himself as being “very hands-on” with his children.
The singer said in the interview that he was an assistant coach of his sons’ track club and also did basketball coaching. In a separate 2011 interview, Micah Stampley said that he was homeschooling his children.
5. Stampley Said That Even During the Height of His Fame, He Dedicated 3 or 4 Days Per Week to His Children
Stampley said in 2005 that his children did not care that we an artist because he will always be their father. The singer said in the interview, “People will pull at you. They want you to come here. They want to go there, but it is up to the individual to say no, I can’t do this or I can’t do that, because these three or four days are for my children.”
When asked about scandals involving popular gospel stars in 2013, Stampley replied by saying, “Well, you won’t hear about any scandals out there with me. I’m faithful to my wife, family, and ministry.”
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