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Linda Stone Mercer

1944 - 2021

Linda Stone Mercer obituary, 1944-2021, Durham, NC

BORN

1944

DIED

2021

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Linda Mercer Obituary

Linda Stone Mercer
January 8, 1944 - September 12, 2021
Durham, North Carolina - Linda Stone Mercer, 77, passed away on Sunday, September 12, 2021 at Hock Family Pavilion. She was born in Durham, the daughter of the late Betsy Mae Roberts Stone and James Edward Stone, Sr. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Mercer was preceded in death by her brother, James Edward Stone, Jr.; and step-mother, Adell Leary Stone.
Mrs. Mercer graduated from Durham High School, class of 1962. After a successful 36-year career with IBM, she retired as a software engineer in 2003. Linda was a deacon and member of Yates Baptist Church, and served in the choir. Throughout the years, she attended several group mission trips to Ranquitte, Haiti working on projects with Christian Flights International. Linda loved to crochet, and made gorgeous prayer scarves, shawls and baby blankets for charitable organizations. Also, during several Christmas seasons, she worked with the Christmas Toy Store through Yates Association.
Mrs. Mercer is survived by her husband, Larry E. Mercer; daughter, Grace Mercer Schott and husband Greg; son, Brandon Heath Mercer and wife Regan; grandchildren, Lindsay Schott, Kyle Schott, Calvin Schott, Dean Mercer, Kenan Mercer; sister, Gail Stone Zedick and husband Ron; and sister-in-law, Sharon Stone.
The family will receive family and friends from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, September 17th at Yates Baptist Church. A memorial service will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 18th at Yates Baptist Church with Rev. Christopher Ingram officiating. A private graveside service will be held at Ellis Chapel United Methodist Church Cemetery.
Flowers are accepted or memorial donations may be made to Yates Baptist Church in honor of Linda. Donations may be mailed to 2819 Chapel Hill Rd. Durham, NC 27707.
The family is being assisted by Clements Funeral & Cremation Services, Inc. in Durham. Online condolences may be sent to www.clementsfuneralservice.com.

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Published by & on Sep. 16, 2021.

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Robin and John Hart

September 17, 2021

Larry, our thoughts and prayers are with you. Linda was such a lovely person and will be sorely missed especially for her service to Yates. May you be comforted by all the wonderful memories. Love, Robin and John

Thomas Patience

September 17, 2021

Much sympathy and prayers to the entire family! I had the pleasure of working with Linda for several years at IBM supporting procurement. An extremely kind and wonderful woman - she will be missed!

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