Mildred Mae Finch Stone
May 5, 1932 – September 19, 2017
Mildred Mae Finch Stone, 85, of Bailey passed away Tuesday. Her funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Thursday at Middlesex Church of God. Interment will follow in Bailey Town Cemetery. The Rev. Ed Toler will officiate.
The family will receive friends 12 – 1:45 p.m. Thursday prior to service at Middlesex Church of God, 5407 NC 231, Middlesex, North Carolina 27557.
Mildred was a devoted and supportive pastor’s wife, a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was a true friend who provided a listening ear and encouragement. Over the years, she cooked countless coconut cakes for many people, and it was a favorite!
Mildred is survived by two daughters, Janet Stone Sauls and husband Rodger of Garner and Beth Stone Dew and husband, Robert of Wilson; one son, Steve Stone and wife Debra of Middlesex; daughter-in-law, Cheryl Sanders Stone of Raleigh; grandchildren, Lauren Cereghino Stone, Bradley Stone, Daniel Stone, Heather Sauls Beard, Adrienne Sauls, Brooks Dew and Danielle Dew Whitley; twelve great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Rev. B.D. Stone; parents, Milton Alvin and Nancy Batchelor Finch; son, Linwood Stone; sisters, Eleanor Finch Arthur and Geraldine Finch Wassman.
Flowers are welcome or contributions may be directed to Middlesex Church of God Retired Minister\'s Fund, 5407 S. NC 231, Middlesex, North Carolina 27557.
Condolences may be directed to Joyner’s Funeral Home at www.joyners.net.