Mary Catherine Stone (Hill)
October 6, 1926 ~ November 19, 2013
Services:
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, November 25, 2013 at 10:00 AM in St. Cecilia’s Catholic Church St. Mary’s City, MD with Father Scott Woods officiating. Interment will follow in St. James Catholic Cemetery, Lexington Park, MD.
Visitation:
The family will receive friends on Sunday, November 24, 2013 from 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM with prayers recited at 3:00 PM in St. Cecilia’s Catholic Church St. Mary’s City, MD.
Mary Catherine Stone, 87, from Park Hall, MD., passed away surrounded by many loving family on November 19, 2013 in Park Hall, MD. Born on October 6, 1926 in Mechanicsville, MD, she was the daughter of the late Hilary Francis and Lillian Mae Pilkerton Hill. Mary Catherine was preceded in death by her devoted husband of 67 years, Raymond Hammett Stone.. She is survived by her children and in laws; Mary Ann (Paul) Bean of Mechanicsville, MD; Ernest Francis (Kathie) Stone, Teresa Kaye (J. Wayne) Wood, Betty Lynn (Thomas) Klug, all of Park Hall, MD; John W. (Deanna) Stone of Lexington Park, MD; and daughter-in-law, Joyce Ann Stone Bean of St. Mary’s City, MD; 18 grandchildren, Tony, Steve, and Tommy Bean; Paul, Danny, Jason and Shawn Stone; Jimmy and Keith Stone; Chuck, Christy, Kevin, Ricky, Jeanette and Denise Wood; Lynn and Peter Klug; and Johnny Stone; 12 great-grandchildren; Nichole and Michael Bean; Katie, Kevin, Adriana and Angelina Bean; Brandon and Corey Bean; Paul Stone, II, Jason and Amelia Stone, and Archer Ashworth; as well as many loving nieces and nephews. She is survived by her sibling; Ellen Hewitt, Woodrow Hill, Thomas Hill, Patsy Wood, Audie Sydnor, Michael Hill, Gladys Long, Mildred Hall, Sandra Guy and Kathleen Hindt. In addition to her parents, Mary Catherine was preceded in death by her son Raymond Martin Stone, and brothers; Joseph D. Hill and Rudy Pilkerton. Mary Catherine attended upper grades of St. Michael’s Elementary when the family moved from Mechanicsville, graduated from high school there in 1945, was married at St. Michael’s Catholic Church on October 12, 1946, and then years later taught at St. Michael’s Elementary for many years. She graduated from St. Mary’s College of MD in 1980 and was employed there at the library for a few years. She was always very community minded and forward-thinking. She belonged to the Catholic Daughters of America for many years; volunteered and served as president a short while at Birthright; did the Serra Club; Ladies of Charity at St. Cecilia’s Catholic Church in St. Mary’s City, as well as their Liturgy Committee, Chair, and helping found the St. Cecilia’s Food Pantry; and helped coordinate dinner schedules for Three Oaks Shelter. At home she loved cooking and entertaining; her Sunday night dinners were well known and well attended. She gardened, canned, preserved, worked flowers, always reading something, crocheted, worked puzzles-jigsaw or word, had time to spoil and spend time with all the grandchildren and greats.
The family will receive friends on Sunday, November 24, 2013 from 2:00 PM – 5:00 Pm with prayers recited at 3:00 PM in St. Cecilia’s Catholic Church, St. Mary’s City, MD with Father Scott Woods officiating. Interment will follow in St. James Catholic Cemetery Lexington Park, MD. Pallbearers; Tony Bean, Shawn Stone, Jimmy Stone, Kevin Wood, Peter Klug, and Johnny Stone. Honorary remaining grandchildren and Great grandchildren. Contributions may be made to Hospice of St. Mary’s P.O. Box 625 Leonardtown, MD 20650, and/or St. Cecilia’s Food Pantry 47950 Mattapony Road St. Mary’s City., MD 20686.
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“What a lovely person she was, knowing the Blessed Mother has come to welcome her. A loss for us, but, knowing Mr. Stone is happy to see her. “
“So sorry for your loss. Hugs and prayers.”
“Our thoughts and prayers are with all of Mary Catherine’s loved ones. It was our honor to have known her. Now she is in God’s loving hands with Hammett and Raymond.”
“Thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time she was such a sweet and caring lady. Will be missed by many “
“My dear Stone family, please accept my sincere sympathy. How fortunate we were to have such a good, kind, gentle, holy woman among us. May she be among her loved ones that were waiting for her at the gates of heaven. God bless you all….”
“What a wonderful lady and the nicest teacher ever! Like Sister M. Gregory, I thought she’d teach 4-ever, May God bless her and keep her always in the palm of His hand. God bless you all!”
“For the Stone, and Hill family all of you are in our prayers,this must be very hard to loose both mother,father the same year.both hammet,mary catherine will be together in the lords arms for eternity.they both where the kindest people that anyone would ever want to meet.they will be missed by everyone who had the privileg to have meet they.the whole family is in our thoughts,prayers.our condolence from amy,diane,chris windsor..”
“One of the sweetest ladies I have ever known. My thoughts and prayers are with her family. May she rest in peace.”
“The Stone Family, Thinking of you with deepest sympathy and hoping it provides you with comfort to know that others share in your sorrow. God Bless you.”
“Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Your mom was a very kind and loving person who was loved by all. Her welcoming smile will be missed.”
“We are so sorry for your loss you are all in our thoughts and prayers! Hugs Kathy and Walter”
“Our condolences to the entirety of the Stone family and God’s peace be with you.”
“Family: So sorry to hear about your loss. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Cherish the memories.”
“To all the family, I wish you peace, love, and faith in our Dear Lord. You have my deepest heartfelt sympathy. We can not hold a torch to light anothers path without brightening our own. What a bright light Mary Catherine was! She was loved and will be missed beyond words. Hugs & Prayers, Karen”
“” So sorry for your Loss, your family is in my prayers, She was a great teacher and we will always have memories. God has a new angel with him” “
“To all of the family, we know the loss you’re feeling. Mary Catherine was a great and gentle lady that did so much for everyone. She is at peace now and having wonderful conversations with Hammett & Raymond.”
“My children are better people for having been taught much more than just reading, writing and arithmetic from Mrs. Stone. May God bless her and welcome her home. May you receive Divine comfort to ease your feelings of loss and pain in the days ahead. “
“Family; Thank you for sharing your wonderful mom all these years with so many. She touched many lives in such a positive way. She was always the giver never the taker! I’m sure she is enjoying her place in heaven. You are all in my prayers. “
“Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. She was such a lovely lady and will be missed by all.”
“Family, Sorry for the loss of your Mom. It was a great honor to know her and what a special person she was. I will keep you all in prayer! RIP Mrs. Stone.”
“My condolences to the Stone Family. We all love and miss her and are left with the fondest of memmories. Heaven has a new angel.”
“What a sweet, gentle and sharing soul. Mrs. Stone was such a wonderful teacher and women of faith. I know she will be dearly missed. We are so sorry for your loss and will keep all of her family in our prayers. “
“What a wonderful lady,and great teacher, she will really be missed , may she rest in peace.”
“Song: In the Garden * I come to the garden alone * While the dew is still on the roses * And the voice I hear, falling on my ear * The Son of God discloses * And He walks with me * And He talks with me * And He tells me I am His own * And the joy we share as we tarry there * None other has ever known * He speaks and the sound of His voice * Is so sweet the birds hush their singing * And the melody that He gave to me * Within my heart is ringing * And He walks with me * And He talks with me * And He tells me I am His own * And the joy we share as we tarry there * None other has ever known * I’d stay in the garden with Him * ‘Tho the night around me be falling * But He bids me go; through the voice of woe * His voice to me is calling * And He walks with me * And He talks with me * And He tells me I am His own * And the joy we share as we tarry there * None other has ever known *”
“So sorry to hear of Mrs. Stone passing. She was a wonderful lady, and teacher. “
“We and my mother, Mary Hammett, send our deepest and heartfelt sympathy.”
“Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers during this sad time. Such a nice family.”
“Mary Catherine was a wonderful lady. Would help anyone anytime. Prayers to family to endure future days coming. RIP Mary Catherine Stone.”
“To the Stone family – Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. “
“Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. May the love of family and friends help you all through these difficult days.”
“Mrs. Stone was the most patient teacher I have ever had the pleasure of knowing. She was my CCD teacher for two years and in my mind, she was truly a saint. She was a gentle, caring woman who always greeted you with her warm smile. She will definitely be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with all her family, friends and students whose lives she’s touched throughout the years. Rest peacefully, Mrs. Stone.”
“To the Entire Stone Family; Please accept my heartfelt sympathy for your loss of such a wonderful, kind and gentle woman. May your wonderful memories comfort you. May the love of your family and friends, bring you strength. And may Mary Catherine rest in the arms of angels, along with Hammett. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. “
“So very sorry for your loss, it’s very hard to lose our parents, and so close. Sincere SYMPATHY <3 John & Cindy "
“”Our condolences to the Stone Family. “Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.””
“A mother teaches her children so much during her life, but she never teaches you how to fill the gigantic hole she leaves in your hearts when she passes away. May the rough days ahead be comforted by the many wonderful memories you share with one another. Our thoughts and prayers to ALL of you during this time.” “
“Mary Ann and Family. So sorry for your loss. It has been a rough year. Best Regards, Joe “
“I am sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and your family.”
“Mary Anne, Betty, Tommy and Families, We send our thoughts and prayers to you during this difficult time. May your many wonderful memories help ease your loss during the days ahead! Tommy and Rose Goldsborough “
“So sorry for your loss. You are in my prayers.”
“Our heartfelt sympathy to the Family. Mary Catherine was such a sweet and gentle person. We will always remember her beautiful smile. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.”
“My condolences to the family. I remember when my parents and I went on a visit to Mary Catherine and her husband after there marriage. Such a delightful day and what a cook. I enjoyed the visit very much and also her parents were that day. So many memories and delightful times. My prayers and thoughts are with you all.”
“Mary Ann & Family, So sorry to hear of Mary Catherine’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.”
“Are heart goes out to the Stone family Mary Catherine will always be in our heart”
“TO THE STONE AND BEAN FAMILY SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS OF A BEAUTY OF AN ANGEL THAT WAS LOVED BY EVERY ONE. WE WILL BE PRAYING FOR ALL OF YOU. SHE IS AN ANGEL IN HEAVEN THAT WILL BE MISSED BY ALL.”
“Mary Catherine is now held in God’s loving gentle hands- she will forever be held in our hearts. She was a dear friend.”
“Our hearts and prayers go out to the whole family. Mary Catherine influenced so many people for the better. May we continue her work .”
“Mrs. Stone was a wonderful lady. My prayers are with the family. “
“To the Stone Family, So sorry to hear of Mary Catherine’s passing. I’m sure the angels met her to take her to see Hammett. Such a nice couple. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.”
“I am so sorry for your loss. Mary Catherine impacted the lives of many people. She was a truly remarkable person.”
“Mary Catherine will be missed by so many. I wanted the family to know I was sorry to hear she had passed away but I know she is with God in heaven.”
“I am truley sorry to hear about your loss. God finally called his angle home. She will truly be missed by most of the county. I can remember her true love,and devtion to God from our religion classes at st. Michaels School. A true saint if i ever met one. Love you guys”
“To the Stone and Hill families–I am so sorry to hear of Mary Catherine’s passing. She was a lovely woman. I always loved visiting when I was a kid as she was always very warm and welcoming. I know she will be missed.”
“Dear Stone family, learned while attending the Senior Christmas Supper at St. Michael’s last Thursday, of your dear Mother’s passing. I can only pray for in your sadness; but not for your Mom. I know your Dad and Jesus met her at the gates and welcomed her home. Affectionately, Fr. O”