Obituary for Mildred Stone
Mildred Norman Hylton Stone, November 23, 1921 – April 26, 2023, 101, of Roanoke, passed away and went to be with the Lord on April 26, 2023.
Mildred was preceded in death by her Parents Abraham Lincoln Hylton and Osee Lee Akers Hylton, Brother, Elmer H. Hylton and Sister in law Lois Caldwell Hylton; Son in law, James L. McCulloch, III. E. Lee Stone, Jr. (LOHL)
Those surviving and left to cherish her memory: Beloved Daughter, Lana Stone McCulloch, Beloved Granddaughter, Michaela M. Freeland (Jeff), Beloved Great Granddaughter Logan R. Myers (Raymond) Partner; Niece, Brenda Keffer(Roger) family, Jennifer Paterson(Glenn)family, Jason and Mason Keffer, Nephew, Doug Hylton (Freda) family, Daryl Reynolds(Bruce)family, Alan Thomas (India) family; Cousins, Bergen Vaughan, Mike Harman, Allen Harmen; extended Family: Steve and Pam McCulloch, Casey M. Bolling(John), Megan M. Brauch(Tim) and families and Charlie and Diana Tuck and families. Others thought of often, Sherion Bishop, Travis Myers, Phil Davis.
Mildred was raised on Greendale Farms in Roanoke County where she worked in the orchards and the Moomaw Greenhouses growing up. Graduating from William Fleming High School(where she was on the track team jumping hurdles). Mildred loved to Roller Skate, write letters to the Soldiers overseas during the war, play the piano. Loved music. A life time member of First Church of the Brethren and most proud of singing in the choir since she was 16 years old.
She worked downtown at the Woolworth Department store and N. W Pugh Inc., before retiring from Sidney’s Clothing Store as a Fashion Consultant. After retirement, loving the outdoors as she did, she was delighted to join her Daughter and Son in law in the Deer Creek Neighborhood of SML. Her favorite things watching the birds, sailboats and hearing the rumble of the boats in the Poker Run. Mildred cherished her family most of all, loved life, had a heart of love for everyone, never met a stranger, so if you ever ran across her or came to visit be prepared to sit a spell.
Memorial Service/Celebration of Life will be held May 26, 2023 12:00 at Oakey’s Vinton Chapel 627 Hardy Road Vinton, VA 24179 with Pastor Dava C. Hensley will be officiating. The family will receive friends 11:00 to 12:00 on May 26, 2023 at Oakey’s Vinton Chapel.
In lieu of flowers/Memorial donations may be given to First Church of the Brethren 2001 Carroll Ave. NW Roanoke, VA 24017-6199
The family wishes to thank Friendship Health and ReHab Center 327 Hershberger Rd Roanoke Va 24012. Which Mildred called home for her last several years, for their excellent and most loving care. Residing 2nd Floor South There was someone very special she could never remember her name. She called her “My Friend” and her eyes would light up with happiness and tell me she came to visit then tell me that she would either take her outside weather permitting or pointing her finger up meaning going up to the 3rd floor to the patio (always with Mom’s little beverage). That Friend is Macky Anderson, RN, MDS Coordinator. For her love and kindness, we will always be grateful and call her “Our Friend”. Good Samaritan, during the last several days care of her life, also to their continuing support of family.