A Former Richmond County Deputy Coroner will not be going to jail for stealing gift cards from a dead woman.

NBC Augusta was in court Monday where Charlena Graham pleaded guilty.

It was an emotional scene as Graham stood before the judge and the family of Stephanie LeBlanc.

With tears in her eyes, Graham apologized to the family and to the Office of the Coroner for stealing $325 worth of gift cards from LeBlanc after she died last year.

Graham faced up to 15 years in prison.

Judge Charles Overstreet sentenced her to seven years probation. She was also ordered to pay back the $325 within ninety days. She must also pay $5,000 in fines.

NBC Augusta spoke with Stephanie's father, Bruce LeBlanc, after the judge made his ruling.

LeBlanc told NBC Augusta even though he thinks the ruling was fair, he still feels hurt and violated.

"I saw her that morning that this all took place. I trusted her with my daughter at that time. She failed,” said LeBlanc.

The family also told NBC Augusta that it was a day of closure for them.

NBC Augusta did try to speak to Graham but she refused to comment.