KAY CROCKETTE STONE, 77
LAKELAND - Kay Crockette Stone, age 77, of Lakeland, FL, passed away on Thursday, November 30, 2017. She was born in Tampa, Florida to Jack Clarence Crocketteand Ellen Regina Wrenn.
Along with her parents Kay was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Wallace J. Stone, Jr. and daughter Deborah Rutkowski.
She is survived by her loving family: sons, Jeffrey Clarence (Dow-na) Stone, Steve (Laura) Stone; daughter, Sandi (Joel) Silverman; six grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Kay is also survived by her sisters, Karen Beer-man, Vera Boek, Jackie Holcomb, and Jenise Jones.
She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church of Lakeland, President of Association Operating Room Nurses and President of Ridge Orchid Society. She enjoyed raising orchids and genealogy.
A memorial Mass will be celebrated on January 6th, 2018 at 11:00 am at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 210 W Lemon St, Lakeland with Father Ramon Bolatete officiating. A celebration of life will be held following the Mass in the Parish Hall.
In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to the donor's charity of choice.
Online condolences may be left for the family at lanier.care
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I just learned of Kay's death. She was a personal friend of mine and my wife for years as we were involved in a genealogy project involving the research and publication of nine volumes covering all the known burial sites in Polk County. She was the sparkplug that made thirteen years of work on the project possible and fun. Her van drove hundreds of miles during that time and she did all the original data entry from the forms collected by a number of dedicated volunteers. She was never content until every volume met her standards. Knowing Kay will always be one of my greatest gifts.
Ken Davis
Friend
January 28, 2018
Kay will be missed by all of her Jernigan cousins. I know we were sisters under the skin. We enjoyed many trips hunting Jernigans. Rest in Peace and hope you find some great wildflowers.
Barbara Jernigan Fowler Brookins
January 9, 2018
Leaving us with only good memories. May your caring kindness be your legacy. May your love of orchids live on in those you love.
Eileen and Julio Hector
January 6, 2018
Our condolence to your family. Kay has always been good to us as her tenants for the last twelve years. May she rest in peace. Doug & Jane Hudson
January 6, 2018
This fine lady was my aunt, and I cannot put into words how very unique and outstanding she truly was. She achieved so much in her life, and has left us all with sorrow for her loss, but great pride in her life.
Rachel Shreeve
January 6, 2018
Rest In Peace my lifelong friend beginning in First Grade at St Joseph's, What a wonderful group we were being in touch all through these years! We will miss your expertise in keeping our e-mails for our LHS Class of 1958 for our reunions! Judy Harris Cline
January 1, 2018
Kay,
You were more than a sister to me, you were our second mother who looked out for us our whole lives. You took on a lot of responsibility at a young age and never shrugged it off. I miss you so very much and will always have you in my heart.
Jackie Holcom (Crockette)
December 27, 2017
MY PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS ARE WITH THE FAMILY AT THE LOSS OF KAY. SHE WAS A SPECIAL LADY.
VERNA ROBERS
December 17, 2017
Kay, Know you are sleeping in heavenly peace, my BFF. To your family and friends you will be sorely missed. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. What a wondrous life you have led. I am so happy to be a part of it. God has blessed you.
Ann Freer Underwood
December 16, 2017
Our sincere condolences to you all. She was a very special lady to me. I have lost a Soul Mate. Killie and all the Casons'
Donald Cason
December 16, 2017
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