Carol Miller Stone, 84, of Greensboro, NC, passed away peacefully on December 8, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Athens, GA, on October 14, 1941, Carol lived a life marked by devotion – to her family, her faith, her students, and her many cherished interests.
Carol graduated from Athens High School and later earned her BBA degree from the University of Georgia Business School. A proud member of Zeta Tau Alpha Sorority, she cultivated lifelong friendships and treasured the bonds formed during her college years. She continued her education at Georgia State University, where she obtained her teaching certificate.
A gifted educator for many years, Carol touched countless young lives with her kindness, patience, and encouraging spirit. Beyond her professional life, she was a much-beloved wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend whose warmth and generosity left a lasting impression on everyone who knew her.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Troy and Catharine Miller. Carol is survived by her devoted husband and college sweetheart of more than 61 years, William E. Stone. She is also survived by her children, Catharine Roessler (Todd) of Chapel Hill, NC, and William “Wes” E. Stone Jr. of Atlanta, GA; her grandchildren, Stewart Roessler and Miller Roessler of Chapel Hill, NC; her nieces; and many beloved cousins.
Carol’s life was enriched by simple joys – spending quality time with the ones she loved, family trips to the mountains and the coast, preparing gourmet dishes, sharing good meals and great conversation, listening and dancing to music of all kinds, tending to her flowers, and caring for her many backyard songbirds she so adored. Her love for animals, nature, and beauty was evident in all that she did. A dedicated member of First Baptist Church, she lived her Christian faith with grace, humility, and steadfast devotion.
A memorial service will be at 1 PM, Wednesday, December 17, 2025 in the chapel of First Baptist Church of Greensboro officiated by Pastor Alan Sherouse. The family will receive friends in the atrium following the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to First Baptist Church, 1000 West Friendly Avenue, Greensboro, NC 27401, or AuthoraCare (Hospice), 2502 Summit Avenue, Greensboro, NC 27405.
