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Natalie Spalding Obituary
September 3, 1945 – July 26, 2024
Natalie Spalding passed away peacefully at St. Joseph's Hospital after a two-and-a-half-year battle with cancer. Born in Shelbyville, Tennessee to Lily Pierce Cornelius and Bill Stone, Natalie developed a love of horses that she never outgrew. She started riding when she was five years old on a pony named Dixie Dan. As a teenager, Natalie rode Chantilly Lace and Mr. Mischief, both Tennessee Walking Horses. When Natalie moved to Atlanta, she began hunting with Shakerag Hounds on Drambuie and Pipe Dream. Her last horse was aptly named "Last Waltz", barn name Walter. Natalie, being the courageous, feisty soul she always was, rode Walter up to one month before died.
She loved her many pets over the years, especially her Jack Russell Terriers, Gatsby and Wesley. Natalie loved her friends in Atlanta and in her hometown of Shelbyville, TN. Natalie would get together with the "Tennessee Girls" for a yearly trip. Their friendship was so wonderful that it seemed like they were never apart.
Natalie graduated from Shelbyville Central High School before she went to Stephens College, a private women's college in Missouri, which was renowned for its academics and riding program. Natalie transferred to Louisiana State University, where she was a member of Delta Delta Delta Sorority. After receiving her BS degree from LSU, Natalie moved to Atlanta, where she later became a real estate agent with Harry Norman.
Natalie was a woman of deep faith and a devoted member of Peachtree Presbyterian Church. Her memorial service is planned for later in the month of August at her church.
Natalie was preceded in death by her parents, Lily Pierce Cornelius Stone and John William (Bill) Stone. Natalie is survived by her brother John William Stone, III (Mary); her nieces, Tippins Stone Kitchin (Leggett) of Norfolk, VA, Mary Katerine Stone Bouldin (Andrew) of Nashville, TN, and Elizabeth Stone Gerding (Chris) of Nashville, TN.
In lieu of flowers and in keeping with the spirt of Natalie's philanthropy and love for animals, contributions may be made to your local animal shelter or horse rescue.
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Deserie Shockley
October 25, 2025
Great memories of Natalie! We had some awesome rides. Especially with Wookie! She was responsible of helping me find my mare I had 21 years, Pour the Wine ("Toddy"). Rest in peace my friend.
Janet Filip
July 26, 2025
I am so sorry to hear of Natalie's passing. Natalie and I met years ago. We lived on the same floor in Wales Hall at Stephens College in our first year of college, 1963. My roommate and I were two of a very few "Yankees" in the dorm. How surprised I was to meet her again by chance, thirty years later, here in Atlanta where we had both settled. I recognized her immediately! She had the same wonderful laugh and beautiful smile she had when we were both 18. She was great fun and I know she will be missed. I send sincere condolences to her family and friends!
Janet Sullivan Wiggins
August 26, 2024
John and family, I´m so sad to learn of Natalie´s death. Natalie was one of my best friends at LSU. We had several adventures together during Mardi Gras including one where we stayed a little too long and got locked out of our dorm. We recently laughed about that memory. We have stayed in contact over the years. We last chatted on July 18th and she indicated she would undergo another infusion and learn the outcome of the treatment. I hadn´t heard back after I texted her to see the outcome, so was afraid the news wasn´t good. I´m so very sorry. She was a wonderful friend.
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Birgit Horn
August 2, 2024
Dear friend for over 40 years!We shared a love of running and dogs amongst other things.We were your last clients before you past away.In spite of your illness you saw this through,You will forever be in our hearts Your courage was incredible!Condolences to all your lifelong friends who stood by you always
Janet Filip
August 1, 2024
A number of years ago, I sat at a luncheon table with a woman I was sure I had seen before. It was Natalie. In 1963 we were first year students at Stephens, living a few rooms apart on the same floor of Wales Hall. All those years that had passed and I still remembered her smile and sense of humor and fun after almost forty years! I send my sincere condolences to her family and friends.......Janet Filip
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