P.O. Box 506, 943 Highway 425 North, Monticello, AR71655

Mary Stone
December 12, 1934 - November 2, 2024

Mary Stone

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Mary Bell Porter Stone, age 89, of Monticello, Arkansas passed away Saturday, November 2, 2024, at Wentworth Cottages of Magnolia. She was born December 12, 1934, to the late Major Porter and Lena Dean Porter in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. Mary Bell was the wife of the Late Benny Stone. She owned Mary's fashion for many years. She was a member of Center Missionary Baptist Church in Rowell, AR. She loved cooking and baking for anyone and everyone. Mary Bell was best known for her love of high-heeled shoes. She loved singing in church, which she began doing at the age of 2. She loved fishing and visiting with her friends. Most of all she loved spending time with her grandkids.
In addition to her parents, Mary Bell is preceded in death by a granddaughter, Jennifer Robinson; two sisters and five brothers. She is survived by her three children, Karen Robinson and husband Ken, David Stone and wife Jessica, and Matt Stone and wife Jenny; grandchildren, Laci Baugh (Jason), Silas Robinson (Mary), Kelly Garner (Trent), Mason Stone (Shelby), Hillary Veazey (Ethan), Jon Stone, Macey Long (Jack), and Lindy Westfall; great-grandchildren, Peyton Baugh, Brooklyn Baugh, Jack Robinson, Isla Robinson, Lincoln Garner, Mack Stone, Delta Garner, Mae Stone, Collins Veazey, and Quinn Veazey; and brother Donald Ray Porter; as well as a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends.
Visitation will be Friday, November 8, 2024, from 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. Funeral services will follow at 2:00 p.m. in the Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Chapel. Burial will follow at Oakland Cemetery, Monticello, AR. You can sign Mary's guestbook here on her page.

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Visitation
Visitation
Friday, November 8, 2024
1:00-2:00 p.m.
Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Home
943 Highway 425 North
Monticello, AR  71655
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Service
Funeral Services
Friday, November 8, 2024
2:00 p.m.
Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Home
943 Highway 425 North
Monticello, AR  71657
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Interment
Oakland Cemetery
800 North Hyatt St.
Monticello, AR  71655
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Condolences(7)

  1. Eldon Sawyer
    Karen..Ken and family
    Sorry to hear about your mom.
    Always in our prayers...
    Eldon and Retha Sawyer
  2. Kent Davis
    I am sorry for your loss, I know it’s hard, Prayers
  3. Linda Locke
    Karen my Sincere Sympathy for Passing Of your Beautiful Mother. I Pray for Comfort and Blessings for You and Your Family ❤️🙏🏻
  4. Annette J Watson
    Matt and Jenny,
    So sorry for your loss. Prayers for you and your family in the days to come.
    Kenny and Annette Watson
  5. Sandra Owens Starnes
    Karen, David, and Matt -
    Your mom was beautiful inside and out. She was funny and always smiling. Your mom and mine graduated high school together.
    Prayers for you all now and the days ahead.
  6. Jerry & Kay
    David & family, we are sad for you all going this time of grief. I am so thankful we got to know your beautiful Mom. She knew how to brighten your day for sure. We will be praying for you all.
    Love you Jerry & Kay
  7. Jane Summerford
    Thinking of all of you, with love and prayers. Mary will be greatly missed by all who knew her.

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