Reba Lael (Woodlief) Stone

Reba Lael Woodlief Stone, 91, of Wallace passed from this earthly life to her eternal rest on Monday, December 2, 2024.

She was born on January 5, 1933, in Bladen County, North Carolina; the daughter of the late Lee Roy Woodlief and Elaine Smith Woodlief. Reba was also preceded in death by her devoted husband of 45 years, Leon “Stoney” Whitney Stone, daughter Jackie Stone, son David Stone, great granddaughter Elayden Boyette and siblings Jeanette Patterson and Leroy Woodlief.

Reba was a long-time dedicated member of the First Baptist Church of Wallace where she served as Deacon, Sunday School teacher and singing in the Sonshine Choir.  

Surviving to cherish her memory are her children, Michael J. Stone of Rose Hill, Robin E. Stone  and Lisa S. Buie and husband Dennis, all of Wallace; grandchildren Jason Stone, Amanda Stone, Dale Stone, Kelly Stone, Whitney Boyette and Alex Boyette; great grandchildren  Ethan Stone, Mason Stone, Caleb Salinas, Jordan Boyette, Kate Foley, and Lilith Boyette; sister Linda Hadden of Alabama and numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and friends that loved Reba dearly.

Reba was a loving mother and caring grandmother, sister and friend.  She enjoyed the simplest things in life, but her greatest joy was her family. Reba loved flowers, crafts and walking when her health permitted. Being a people person, she never met a stranger.  Reba was a woman of great integrity, beauty and grace; “an instrument of God’s love on this earth.”  She was a friend to all, a strong yet gentle loving presence to those who were blessed to know her.  Reba will surely be missed but treasured memories of her will forever remain in the hearts of those who knew and loved her. 

Memorial service will be held at 11: 00 a.m. on Thursday, December 5, 2024, at First Baptist Church of Wallace. 

The family will receive friends following the service at the church.

In lieu of flowers the family request that memorial gifts be sent to First Baptist Church of Wallace.

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Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home of Wallace, NC 

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