Elsie Elizabeth Stone
August 17, 1924 ~ October 15, 2013
Services:
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, October 19, 2013 at 10:00AM in Our Lady's Catholic Church, Medley's Neck, with Father Lawrence Young officiating. Interment will follow in Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown, MD .
Visitation:
The family will receive friends on Friday, October 18, 2013 from 5:00PM to 8:00PM with prayers recited at 7:30PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD.
Elsie “Ellie” Elizabeth Stone, 89, of Leonardtown, MD, passed away on October 15, 2013 in Leonardtown, MD. Born on August 17, 1924 in Morganza, MD., she was the daughter of the late James Ernest and Mary Rosalie Cooper Johnson. Ellie was the loving wife of the late Joseph Ford Stone who she married on April 5, 1941 in Our Lady’s Catholic Church, Leonardtown, MD, and whom preceded her in death on January 26, 1983. Elsie is survived by her children; Helen Oliver (Companion Russ Quade), and Sharon (Ralph) Long both of Hollywood, MD., Joseph F. Stone, Jr. (Shirley) of Great Mills, MD., Ronald Stone (Becky) of Port Royal, VA., Marilyn Higgs (David), Donna Whites (Larry) both of Leonardtown, MD., 14 grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren, and 3 great great grandchildren. Siblings; Mary Hayden of Leonardtown, MD, Margaret Wheeler of Clements, MD., and Charles (Bert) Johnson of Leonardtown, MD. She is preceded in death by her siblings; Ernest Johnson, Mildred Stone Adams, Melvin Johnson, Manning “Cotton” Johnson, Lillian Johnson, Robert “Sonny” Johnson, Henrietta Bean, Frederick (Freddie) Johnson, and Francis Benedict (Dickie) Johnson. Elsie graduated from Our Lady’s School and was a lifelong resident of St. Mary’s County, she worked as a homemaker. Elsie loved to cook for her family, bake cakes, very crafty and creative, and loved Christmas time.
The family will receive friends on Friday, October 18, 2013 from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM with prayers recited at 7:30 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, October 19, 2013 at 10:00 AM in Our Lady’s Catholic Church, Leonardtown, MD with Father Lawrence Young officiating. Interment will follow in Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown, MD. Pallbearers will be Michael Oliver, Robbie Long, Scott Long, Dale Long, Joey Stone, and Davey Higgs. Honorary Pallbearer, Nick Whites. In Lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Leonardtown Vol. Rescue Squad P.O. Box 299 Leonardtown, MD 20650.
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“My deepest condolences on the family’s loss of such a dear lady. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Aunt Ellie will be sorely missed.”
“Marilyn, and Family, So very sorry on the loss of your Mother. Try to believe she is resting comfortably with the Angels now, My prayers of comfort go to you all. Brenda Morris Burch”
“To the family of Elsie I am sorry to here about Aunt Elsie, Ihope memoriesof the good times yall had with her for so many years will carry yall through this sadness. She will be missed.””
“To all of Elsie’s family, I am so sorry for your loss of this beautiful woman. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. The memories of Elsie are many and happy. She was a highlight in my childhood and my mother’s dearest friend. Can’t help but smile when I think of the reunion they are having tonight in heaven. Love and hugs to all of you.”
“Very sorry to hear of the loss of your love one , Elsie was a great lady, we have lots of memories of her and her family at parties,& sing alongs. Our prayers and thoughts go out to you all. She will be missed. “
“So sorry to hear of Mrs. Stone’s passing. We couldn’t have asked for a better roommate for Mom at the Nursing Center. She was such a nice lady. I will keep her family in my prayers. “
“My prayers and thoughts go out to the Family of Aunt Ellie. She was a great Lady.”
“Marilyn and family, So sorry to hear about your mom. I know how hard it is to lose someone that you love so much. Although I never met her, I only heard good things and I want to let you know that I am thinking about you. Stay Strong, Ginger”
“Helen and family I am truly sorry for you lost. May god comfort you in your time of need. My thoughts and prayers are with you.”
“Donna and family – We were very sorry so hear about your Mom but I am sure she is now in a better place. We have known all of you for years and of course we were also neighbors for a long time. Be strong and remember all the fond memories. “
“Donna and family, Very sorry for your loss. We will keep you and your family in our prayers.”
“Helen and all the family, Sorry for the loss of your Mom. Keep all the wonderful memories close to your heart. Your Mom’s love will always be with you! My prayer’s to all of the Johnson and Stone families.”
“So very sorry on the loss of your Mother”
“We have so many fond and fun memories of Aunt Ellie she was a wonderful lady with a great sense of humor. She will be missed dearly. Our thoughts and prayers to the family.”
“Donna and family, you are in our thoughts and prayers.”
“My thoughts and prayers are with Donna and Family. May God Speed relief and Comfort to them. Many, many condolences to all at this time. “
“To all Aunt Ellie’s family, I am sorry for your loss, she was a wonderful lady who always shared a big smile and kind words. I will always remember the week I spent with your family while mom when to visit my sister Betty. We had a great time and I have alwYs remembered how nice she was to me!”
“My prayer’s to the family. I am going to miss her at the nursing center. She was a wonderful lady.”
“Aunt Ellie,your are in our thoughts and prayers. We will always have memories of you and the good times.May you rest in peace.”
“My Prayers to the Stone family.”
“Donna and family, so sorry for the loss of your mother-I know she will be missed by many. I know she has touched so many lives and will be remembered as a great lady.”
“To all of Elsie’s family – you are in our thoughts and prayers. The time we had together in Senior Vibes with Elsie was a lot of fun. She was a very wonderful person. We are so sorry for your loss. “
“Dave and Marilyn, know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.”
“You have my Condolences. I Have some great memories of your mother. RIP”
“What a lovely Lady Aunt Ellie was. Thoughts and Prayers for the family.”
“Sharon, Ralph & family: So sorry to learn of the death of your mother. She was a very sweet lady, who will be missed and mourned in the County. Just remember you will always have your precious memories to help ease the pain. We are so sorry that we can’t offer our condolences to you all in person, we now live in Florida. You will be in our thoughts and prayers. May God bless all of you, and the Stone and Johnson families. With love, Doris & Skip Jones”
“To all of Mrs. Stone’s Family: When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure. She was truly a treasure.”
“My deepest symmpathy goes out to this wonderful family, what a loving Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother Ms. Stone was. I know because of the loving way she was often spoken of. Love, Kathleen Bellinger”
“Prayers and thoughts are with the family.”
“Donna & family: we are very sorry about your Mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.”
“My thoughts and prayers are with you at this incredibly difficult time. I wish I could have flown in to be there too. Know that I am there in spirit.”
“to the children of elsie; it was nice seeing you all at the funeral home after so many years but the circumstances were unfortunate. it seems these days the only time you see folks that you remember from earlier in your life is at these occasions.may the memories of your mom sustain you with peace and comfort through this difficult time. sincerely,ole family friend…”
“Donna, I will be Praying for you and your Family. I am sure your Mom is Resting In Peace with our Lord.”
“Donna, Sharon and Family: You are in our prayers and thoughts. Your mother was so good to us -watching our son when he was little. She was a wonderful person always looking out for others. May she rest in peace.”