Stella May Cale

Stella May Cale

Stella Cale Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Arritt Funeral Home on Nov. 24, 2025.

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Stella May Angle Cale, age 87, of Covington, died Sunday, November 23, 2025, at her residence.

Stella was born June 15, 1938, in Alleghany County, and was preceded in death by her parents, the late Winfred J. and Mary Grzyb Angle; her husband, William "Willie" Cale; one sister, Nellie Honaker; five brothers, John, Joe, Mike, Tom, and Robert Angle.

She enjoyed being a homemaker, loved raising her children, and in her pastime, she watched television, worked puzzles and just enjoyed the comforts of home.

Stella leaves to mourn her loss, two sons, Darrell (Susie) Crowder of Eagle Rock, B.J. Cale of Houston, Texas; one daughter, Lisa Cale of Roanoke; four grandchildren; four sisters, Alice (Mark) Mirando of Centerville, Catherine Higgins of Clifton Forge, Patsy (Donnie) Cale of Covington, Debbie Dolan of Bedford; two brothers, Lee Roy (Carol Ann) Angle of Clifton Forge, Melvin Angle of Clarksville, TN; numerous nieces and nephews.

In keeping with her wishes her body has been cremated and a private Memorial Service will be held at a later date.

Arritt Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements for Ms. Cale.

Friends wishing to send tributes online may do so at arrittfuneralhome.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Arritt Funeral Home

1102 South Highland Avenue, Covington, VA 24426-2198

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