Celebrating the life of
Amy Ruth Stone
November 06, 1922 - February 24, 2010
Amy Ruth "Jo" Elmore Stone, 87, died Wednesday, February 24, 2010 at Oceanside Nursing Home. She was born November 6, 1922 to the late Doras E. and Lois H. Elmore. Jo was a former member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church and attended Independent Presbyterian Church with her family. She was a 1972 graduate of Armstrong State College and was a lifelong student. She was a world traveler and a member of the Magnolia Garden Club and the French Club. She was an avid reader and gardener, and also enjoyed flower arranging. Jo had the special gift of hospitality and also indulged her children's love of animals.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Dr. Richardson "Dick" Stone.
She is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Lee S. and John Kendrix, of Canton, GA; Susan S. and Richard Hinely, of Savannah; two sons, Steve Stone, of Jacksonville, FL, and Bill Stone, of Santa Fe, New Mexico. She is also survived by four grandchildren, Brian and Angela Wallace and Amy and James Hinely, and two great-grandchildren, Chandler and Odin.
Visitation will be 2:00 to 4:00 p.m., Sunday, February 28, 2010 at Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel.
Funeral Service will be 10:00 a.m., Monday, March 1, 2010 at Independent Presbyterian Church with the Reverend Terry Johnson officiating.
Burial will be in Forest Lawn Memory Gardens.
Remembrances may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, ALZ.org.
Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
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Sue, we were so sorry to hear about your mother. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
- Mike & Rose Weaver, Rincon, GA
Sue, Richard, Amy, James, My prayers are with you and your family. May God give you strength during this difficult time.
- Angela Kirby, Rincon, GA
Dear Sue, Richard, Amy & James, May God be with you during this difficult time. You are in my prayers. -Pat
- Pat, Lake Mary, FL
Sue, we were so sorry to hear about your mother. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
- Mike & Rose Weaver, Rincon, GA
Sue, Richard, Amy, James, My prayers are with you and your family. May God give you strength during this difficult time.
- Angela Kirby, Rincon, GA
Dear Sue, Richard, Amy & James, May God be with you during this difficult time. You are in my prayers. -Pat
- Pat, Lake Mary, FL
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
