Stella Baer

Stella Baer died Saturday, Nov. 6, 2010, at The Pines in Davidson. She had resided at The Pines since 2000. Previously she lived her adult life in Statesville. She was born Stella Emily Harmon on Oct. 1, 1911, in Elmwood, to Laura Elizabeth Thompson Harmon and Benjamin Franklin Harmon. Stella was the last survivor of nine children. She was also preceded in death by an infant son, Don; her first husbnd, Paul Buford Wilson; her second husband, Jack Baer; a grandson, William Britt Armfield; and her son-in-law, Edward M. Armfield. She is survived by a son, Jerry Wilson and wife, Clyde of Troutman and their daughter, Crystal Buchannan (Brett) and her children Haley and Bradley all of Statesville; a daughter, Margaret W. (Prissy) Armfield of Clemmons, and her sons, Paul Armfield of Winston-Salem and Albie Armfield and his son, Henry of Roanoke, Va. Her childhood was spent in the Cool Springs community of Iredell County. She was educated there before attending Harrisonburg Teachers College,now James Madison University. She was a school librarian and also taught Latin and English in the Statesville City School System. She was a member of First Baptist Church where she taught Sunday School for nearly 50 years. Her life was dedicated to her family, friends and church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the charity of the donor's choice. Condolences may be sent on line to the family to www.bunchjohnsonfuneralhome.com. There will be a private graveside service held at Oakwood Cemetery. Bunch-Johnson Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements.