Katherine Winifred Stone

It is with deep sadness and grace that we announce the passing of Katherine Winifred Healy Stone. Winifred "Winnie" was 82 years old when she died on Wednesday November 1, 2023 at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City. Present with her in the hours before were her two sons, where she was at peace and comfortable. Winifred was born September 5, 1941 in Monticello, Arkansas. She resided on the Upper West Side of New York City since 1974.

Winnie is survived by her two sons. Samuel Veneble and Jonathan Alexander Stone. Sam resides in Waxhaw, North Carolina with Kelly Stone and her children, Wilson and Caroline. Allie, who cared for his mother at her residence, resides in New York City with his partner Kristen Turturro. We acknowledge Marion Redick who assisted Allie in caring for Winnie in her final years.

She is further survived by her brother, Walker Bocock Healy, Jr. and his wife Nancy. Her two nephews, Guillermo Frederico Restrepo "Willie" and Walker David Patterson and their children. Extended family includes Cynthia Jones-Donovan, Megan Donovan Christiansen and Irene Gottlieb. In addition to many Stone relatives.

She was predeceased by her husband Charles Veneble Stone. Sister Louise Healy Paterson. Her mother, Adrian Jones Croom, and father, Reverend Walker Bocock Healy Sr.

Winnie was raised in Fayetteville, North Carolina and Roanoke, Virginia. She attended Duke University for her undergraduate in English Literature. Winnie earned a Master's Degree in Humanities at Hollins College. She was a lifelong educator spending a great part of her career at Berkeley Carroll School and The Hewitt School in New York City.

Winnie was a poet and contributing member of the poetry group, "Wild Angels". She had a passion for gardening and loved Central Park. She supported numerous animal and political causes. Winnie was a longtime member, served on the Vestry, and as sub-Deacon at Saint Matthew and Saint Timothy Church in New York City.

Winnie was a deeply kind, caring and generous human being. She was a mother to the neighborhood. Winnie cared for all of Sam and Allie's friends as if they were her own with an open door and kitchen. She was a skilled chef with traditional southern specialties including renowned spicy cheddar crisps, oyster pie and biscuits. Winnie's appreation for art and cats as well as her love for family was apparent in her home and her life. She was well traveled. Winnie had an infectious sense of humor and rapier wit. She was a lovely friend to many and highly regarded by all who knew her.

The memorial service will be at the Church of Saint Matthew and Saint Timothy Saturday November 11, 2023 at 6:30 p.m. The church is located at 26 West 84th Street, New York, New York 10024. T

his event will be live streamed on the church's Facebook page:

https://www.facebook.com/search/topq=the%20church%20of%20st%20matthew%20and%20st%20timothy

and their YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/@thechurchofst.matthewst.ti4581

In lieu of flowers, please make all memorial gifts to:

The Church of Saint Matthew and Saint Timothy.

There will be a celebration of life event in Roanoke, Virginia on Saturday, Dec. 2nd 2023 Details to follow.