Mrs. Kay Frances Stone, age 81 of North Wilkesboro, passed away Friday, May 8, 2026, at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist – Wilkes Medical Center.

Funeral services will be held 1:00 PM Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at Mount Zion Baptist Church (Luray Road) with Rev. Kent Wood officiating.  Burial will follow in the church cemetery.  The family will receive friends from 12:00 until 1:00 PM at the church prior to the service.

Mrs. Stone was born April 1, 1945, in Wilkes County to Lankford “Link” Miles and Frances Harris Wagoner.  Kay was a longtime employee of Blue Ridge Shoe Company.  After retirement, she enjoyed spending time with grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and family. Kay loved working in the yard. She was a faithful member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church for many years where she supported her pastor and fellow church members. Kay will be dearly missed by everyone who knew her.

In addition to her parents, Mrs. Stone was preceded in death by her husband, Steven Shirley Stone; son, Jimmy Lee Stone; sisters, Sheryl, Betty and Zettie; and brothers, Walt, Ward, Bobby and Tony.

She is survived by sons, Steven Darrell Stone (Jamie) of North Wilkesboro and Timmy Lee Stone (Teresa) of Hays; grandchildren, Magan Stone (Olen Black) of Kernersville, Brandie Andrews (Nathan) of Boone, and Hayle Anderson (Dustin) of Traphill; great-grandchildren, Alaine Black of Kernersville, Koen Andrews of Boone, Jace Andrews of Boone, Noah Andrews of Boone, Easton Anderson of Traphill, and Barrett Anderson of Traphill; sisters, Faye Mahaffey (Gene) of Union Grove and Diane Roten of North Wilkesboro; numerous nieces, nephews and extended family.

Flowers will be accepted, or memorials may be made to Mount Zion Baptist Church, 353 Luray Rd., North Wilkesboro NC 28659.

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