Mary was a foster parent for 13 years. She was a member of All Nations Church, Newport News.
She was preceded in rest by parents, Arthur and Callie Staples, and brother, Jimmy Staples. Mary is survived by husband of 51 years, Curtis N. Stone; son, James Stone; daughter, Mary L. Stone; seven grandchildren; one great-grandchild; brothers, Wesley and Leslie Staples; and sisters, Nancy Godwin, Doris Hall, and Juanita Rollins.
The family will receive friends from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 8 at Parklawn-Wood Funeral Home. A celebration of Mary's life will be held at 1:00 PM, Wednesday, February 8 at Parklawn-Wood Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow at Parklawn Memorial Park.
Memorial donations may be made to American Diabetes Association, 1701 N. Beauregard Street, Alexandria, VA 22311.
Friends are encouraged to visit www.parklawn-woodfh.com to share memories and words of condolence with the family.
Arrangements are under the care of Parklawn-Wood Funeral Home, 2551 N. Armistead Avenue, Hampton, VA 23666.
