Lucy Mae Stone

Mrs. Stone was born June5, 1935, daughter of the late William Jesse Wofford and Zora Ether Coley Wofford. She showed her strong Christian faith as a member of Sabbath Home Baptist Church where she was very involved. She was a Deaconess, led the Women’s Missionary Union, sang in the choir, and led the XYZ group. She was extremely proud that her two sons followed her Christian example by becoming ministers. Mrs. Stone was also a member of the Red Hat Society. She never met a stranger and everyone was welcome in her home as she loved to cook delicious meals. Her strong work ethic showed in the many years she raised her six children while continuing to work full time. Her children were always taught to be strong, stand up for themselves, but always be loving and kind.

Survivors include her loving husband of 66 years, Jack Stone of Supply; children, Hazel Swoope and husband Thomas, E. Miriam Matteotti of Southport, Pastor James Stone and wife Elaine of Fredericksburg, Virginia, Pastor Donald Stone and wife Linda of Chantilly, Virginia, Debbie Kettering and husband Rodger of Mooresville, and Karen Clark and husband Rodger of Mooresville; brothers, Ralph Wofford and wife Doreen of Sanford and Max Wofford and wife Patsy of Greensboro; sister-in-law, Faye Wofford of Sanford; 13 grandchildren; and 9 great grandchildren.

Funeral service will be at 12 noon Friday, January 19, 2018 at Sabbath Home Baptist Church with burial following in Sabbath Home Baptist Church Cemetery.

The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service, from 11:00 until 12:00am at the church.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Alzheimer's Association, P.O. Box 96011, Washington, D.C. 20090-6011 or Sabbath Home Baptist Church, 990 Sabbath Home Road SW, Supply, North Carolina 28462.

Online condolences may be made at www.peacocknewnamwhite.com.

Peacock - Newnam & White Funeral and Cremation Service, Southport.