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Barbara B. Stone

1933 - 2013

Barbara B. Stone obituary, 1933-2013, Greenville, SC

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1933

DIED

2013

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Barbara Stone Obituary

Barbara B. Stone

Greenville

Barbara Browning Stone of Greenville South Carolina peacefully died on Tuesday, April 9, 2013.

Born December 30, 1933 to William S. and Zelle M. Browning, Barbara was a life-long advocate for the need of persons with disabilities. As the first Executive Director of the Greenville Association for the Retarded, she worked with parents and the community to build a program that now serves more than 1,500 children and adults.

Barbara also worked with parents and legislators for the establishment of South Carolina's first Disabilities and Special Needs Board in Greenville. These boards are now present in all 46 counties in the state, with expanded responsibilities to service those with autism and head and spinal cord injuries.

Barbara graduated Greenville High School in 1951. Having to drop out of Mars Hill College after one year due to financial hardships, she later married predeceased husband Jefferson Bennett Stone, Jr. in 1954. She is also predeceased by one brother, William Shirley Browning , Jr. (1932-1975)

She was the recipient of numerous honors including WYFF TV's Jefferson Award, Order of the Palmetto, Order of the Jasmine, Greenville Civitan Club's Citizen of the Year and The Greenville Cultural Exchange Center's "Women Making History". Her memberships and affiliations included the South Carolina Developmental Disabilities Council, South Carolina Special Olympics Board of trustees and delegate to the National White House Conference on Handicapped Individuals and The Greenville Civitan Club where she served as Secretary for 8 years.

Barbara's love of family was ever-present and she was able to enjoy her 2 grandsons, Patrick Browning Stone, Jr. and Parker Bennett Stone after retirement as Executive Director for over 30 years.

She is survived by 3 sons, Jefferson Bennett Stone III, Barham Dillard Stone and Patrick Browning Stone, Sr. along with daughter-in-law Tammy and grandsons Patrick and Parker all of Greenville, SC ; by 3 nieces, Cindy Browning Bock of Gray Court, Lyn Browning Lamb of Greer and Melissa Browning Austin of Greer and one nephew, Charles Browning of Tennessee.

Family/friend visitation will be held at Mackey Mortuary Friday, April 12, 2013 6p-8p.

A service to celebrate Barbara's life will be held 4:00 PM Saturday, April 13, 2013 at Mackey Mortuary, 311 Century Drive, Greenville. A private graveside service will be at a later date. Memorials may be directed to the Barbara Stone Foundation, PO Box 26567, Greenville SC 29616.

A special gratuitous thank you goes to all the wonderful caring staff at Pendleton Manor Assisted Living.

The Mackey Mortuary, Century Drive

Published by The Greenville News on Apr. 11, 2013.
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She was a gentle giant. She walked and talked among governers, senators, Wahsington,DC...whatever it took. But her winning smile and personality won over the hearts of many. A heart of gold, she will forever be remembered by the Greenville Civitan Club and of course many other organizations and agencies. But most of all...she will be so remembered by individuals because she was so down to earth yet unbeknownsed to her, she was a giant. She cared. She loved. She laughed.

Debbie Hiller, Greenville Civitan Club

April 14, 2013

Lennie Mullis

April 13, 2013

I never met mrs. Stone but I worked at DSS for 39 years and my name is Barbara Stowe. I was always being mistaken for her. I remember she had been on tv one night about a house she wanted to open. I got a call the next with someone telling me they had seen me on tv. After a few minutes I realized who they meant. She did a lot of good work. My prayers are with you.

Barbara Stowe

April 12, 2013

Walter & Jackie Shuler

April 12, 2013

heaven has received another angel ,, barbara will be missed by many ,, she was truly a one of a kind and had a heart of gold ,,, her smile could light up any room ,,, i have many cherished memories ,,, she taught me alot about special needs and how everyone deserves to be equal ,, we had many talks and many laughs ,, i will miss her dearly ,,, love you barbara ,, may you rest in peace and sing with the angels ,,, to barbara's family my thoughts and prayers are with you ,,, may you always have comfort knowing that an angel will be watching over you from above ,,

cheryl sowers

April 12, 2013

I met Barbara through my affiliation with the Greenville County Diabilities and Special Needs Board that became the Barbara Stone Foundation. She had a heart for persons with special needs and did so much for their care, not only in Greenville county but through out the State. She will be greatly missed.

John Bliley

April 11, 2013

I did not know Mrs. Stone, but am so thankful for people like her, that made a difference for such special people.

April 11, 2013

Mrs. Barbara was a ray of sunshine everytime she came in to Artistic Cutters to see Sharon Sanders!! I work at the front desk and she would always talk and she shared stories with us!I am so sorry to her that she has passed, she was a wonderful woman.

Donna May

April 11, 2013

An amazing woman and a true inspiration to all of us who had the privelge of working under her leadership.

Tina Clark

April 11, 2013

ms Barbara stone hired me in 1971 to work at hollis center in Greenville. the only resume I had was that through girl scouts I had received a badge for aid to the retarded, back then retarded was acceptable, but Barbara helped change that to children with disabilities. she took me in and said I don't have to see a resume, susan, I take your smile, your faith and love for children as your resume. I worked at hollis for 5 years and through my years of teaching over 20 yrs I got to see the great progress and respect that our special children have. thank you, for giving me a love of children and that you started me off in the right direction to pursue such a wonderful career that I cherished deeply.

susan taylor rutledge briggs

April 11, 2013

On behalf of the Andeerson COunty Disabilities and Special Needs Board, please know that our thoughts and prayers are with the Stone family. I have had the pleasure of knowing Barbara for many years. She was a wonderful person, a great administrator and advocate for people with disabilites. Her work and advocacy laid the foundation for the service system we have today. Those of us who served with her in the field of disabillities will never forget her and her legacy of service to such a special group of citizens.
Respecfully,
Dale Thompson
Executive Director

April 11, 2013

What a witty and lively aunt you were! Heaven has received a talented and passionate angel.

Missie Stone Duke

April 11, 2013

It was such a joy to work with Barbara on the Board that meant so much to her. She was a wonderful woman who loved people and would do what ever was necessary to help them. May God continue to bless you and your family.

Patricia Carter

April 11, 2013

I'll Miss you, Bobbie!I love you and your family. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Kristen

April 11, 2013

Very nice woman...RIP MRS.STONE

April 10, 2013

Barbara was truly a wonderful person and a fabulous gift to the disabilities community. It was a great pleasure to have had the opportunity to work with her on many projects over the years. Rest in Peace

Nick and Lee

April 10, 2013

Barbara will be missed by so many here. This earth's loss is heaven's awesome gain. She gave the true meaning to "a lady". I truely love this "lady". Our thoughts, love and prayers are with all the family. Barbara was and will always be one of a kind. She was beautiful in every way. I love you, Barbara, my dearest friend.

Lesia Heath

April 10, 2013

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