Bernice Fontaine Stephenson Stone, 92, of Craigsville, Virginia died Tuesday, November 20, 2018 at her home in Craigsville, Virginia.
She was born October 13, 1926 in Estaline Valley, the daughter of the late John William Stephenson and Ethel Mable Wade Stephenson.
Fontaine was formerly employed as a retail worker for Walmart. She was a member of Estaline Valley Church of the Nazarene and on the Craigsville Planning Committee.
She is survived by her children, Daniel Alexander Stone, Jr. of Pennsylvania, Deborah Avis Laws of North Carolina, Denise Annette Leoffler and husband Jeffrey of Culpeper, David Allen Stone of Craigsville, Darryl Anthony Stone and wife Connie of Craigsville, Darlyn Ainita Stone of Goshen; grandchildren, Daniel III, Kathy, Christine, Bonnie, Jeffrey Jr., Amanda;
3 great grandchildren; brother, Dennis Stephenson; special friend, Gerri Turner; and cousin, Stella Hildebrand.
Fontaine was preceded in death by a daughter, Pamela Stone; sister, Nola; brothers, Fred, Donnie, Frank, Billy; and granddaughter, Pamela.
A funeral service will be conducted at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, November 24, 2018 at Craigsville Funeral Home with Pastor Billy Curry officiating.
The family will receive friends the night before, November 23, from 6 – 7 p.m. at Craigsville Funeral Home.
