Wilma Joy Stone

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Wilma Joy Stone, nee Woodcock, 81, of Freeburg, IL, born August 23, 1938, in rural Missouri, died Tuesday, February 4, 2020, at Memorial East Hospital, Shiloh, IL.

Wilma Joy was a member of O’Fallon Assembly of God. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who will be deeply missed.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Rev. Thomas Herbert and Mandy Belle, nee Lashley, Woodcock; three brothers, Herbert (Ressie Mae) Woodcock, Thomas Herbert Woodcock, Jr., and Emerson in infancy; two sisters, Betty Jo (Raymond) Baer and Lucille in infancy; and a niece, Barbara Kay Green.

Surviving are her husband of 61 years, Gerald “Jerry” Keith Stone, whom she married on October 17, 1958;
two sons, Keith “Tony” Anthony (Kimberly) Stone and Kirt Alan (Julie) Stone;
a daughter, Kim Anita (Mel) Woodruff;
eight grandchildren, Melissa (Joshua) Cruise, Elizabeth Potts,
Matthew Stone, Jeffrey (Maryann) Stone, Logan Stone,
Lucas Stone, Michael (Elizabeth) Otten, and Brittney (Dann) Berkel;
11 great-grandchildren;
two brothers, Edward E. (Arlene) Woodcock and Charlie C. (Lillian) Woodcock;
and nieces and nephews.

Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.rennerfh.com.

Visitation: Friends may visit with the family from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday, February 8, 2020, at George Renner & Sons Funeral Home, Belleville, IL.

Funeral: Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, February 8, 2020, at George Renner & Sons Funeral Home, Belleville, IL, with Rev. Donald Andreasen officiating.

Burial will be at Valhalla Gardens of Memory, Belleville, IL.

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4 Comments on Wilma Joy Stone

Wayne wisdom said : Guest Report Feb 07, 2020 at 11:30 PM

Sorry she has left you all. She was a wonderful woman. I will always remember her laugh and her loving personality. Now. She is just waiting in her reward looking for the time when we will be together again. Love you all.

  • Wentzville
  • Missouri
Amanda Bean said : Guest Report Feb 07, 2020 at 5:37 PM

So sorry for your loss. We will not be able to make Aunt Wilma's services do to out of state commitments that we were unable to change. Love and Miss you all! Mandi

  • Mount Vernon
  • IL
Cheryl Wright said : Guest Report Feb 06, 2020 at 1:53 PM

I am very sorry for your loss. Praying for peace and comfort during this time ? God Bless!

  • Collinsville
  • Il
Fud said : Guest Report Feb 05, 2020 at 7:48 PM

Wilma Joy was an important part of my life while I was growing up. In both my Spiritual Life and Personal life, she was a guiding figure. I can't thank her and Jerry enough. May she rest in the arms of her loving Jesus and celebrate with all those gone before. I will always here her call me Fud.

  • Independence
  • MO

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