Rhondal Diane Stephens Kastner, age 56 of Demorest, passed away on Tuesday, January 4, 2022. 

Born on January 30, 1965 in Demorest, Georgia, she was the daughter of Diane Stewart Johnson of Demorest and the late Charles Guy Stephens. Mrs. Kastner was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She never met a stranger and was kind to everyone she met. She loved her family, husband and dogs fiercely. She loved to make others smile and selflessly gave of herself to take care of her family. 

In addition to her mother, survivors include her husband, Mike Kastner of Demorest; son and daughter-in-law, Nick & Brady Kastner of Gainesville; daughter and fiancé, Heather Kastner and Jesse Stewart of Toccoa; grandchildren, Grace, Lorelei, Jax and Stiles; brother and sister-in-law, Rodney & Lynn Stephens of Carnesville; special niece and nephew, Colby & Sydney; and many other nieces and nephews. 

Funeral services are scheduled for 2 pm, Friday, January 7, 2022 at Woodlawn Baptist with Rev. Danny Kastner and Rev. Lamar Kastner officiating. Interment will follow in Liberty Baptist Community Cemetery with Rev. Kyle Gibson and Jeremy Kastner officiating. 

The family will receive friends from 6-8 pm on Thursday at the funeral home. 

Those in attendance are asked to please adhere to the public health and social distancing guidelines regarding COVID-19. 

An online guest register is available and may be viewed at www.mcgaheegriffinandstewart.com. 

 McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home of Cornelia, Georgia (706/778-8668) is in charge of arrangements.