Jessie Jewell Stone, 98, of Coello, IL died September 14, 2013 at Helia Healthcare, in Benton.
She was born in Coello on June 10, 1915 to Weldon McBride and Golda (Edwards) McBride.
She married Bertram I.Stone on Sept.14, 1935 and he preceded her in death on Aug.11 1981.
Mrs. Stone was a member of the Coello Baptist Church and worked for more than 30 years in local dress factories.
She is survived by her children, Lloyd and Marlene Stone, Orange Park, FL, and Martha Lynn and Gale Jackson, Mulkeytown, IL.
Also surviving are grandchildren Kevin Glancy, Tim Glancy, Carole Berlin, Tari Geary, Rusty Crainshaw, Rhonda Barlow, Steven Stone, Kimberly Fanny, Shelly Spradle and Tami Austin.
She was preceded in death by herarents, husband, brother Hurby McBride, daughter Judy Glancy and three grandchildren Michael, John, Bobby Swisher
Funeral services will be held Thursday September 19, 2013 at 11 a.m. at Gilbert Funeral Home in Christopher with Brother Bob Furlow officiating. Visitation will be Wednesday, September 18 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in Mulkeytown Cemetery, in Mulkeytown.
Gilbert Funeral Home in Christopher is in charge of arrangements.
For more information visit the Gilbert Funeral Home web site at gilbertfuneralhomes.com
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