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1937
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2017
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Stella Artis Obituary
Stella L. Artis (Bronner), 79, of Akron, Ohio passed away on March 14, 2017. She was born on August 29, 1937 in Atlanta, Georgia. Stella worked and retired from Ford Motor Credit. After retirement she went back to work at Fairlawn Wal-Mart for 15 years as a greeter. Stella loved many things: bowling, watching golf, and the Minnesota Vikings football team. But most of all, she loved her family.
Stella was preceded in death by her mother, Mildred E. Powell and her sisters, Frances Harris and Martha Bronner. She is survived by her children, D'Antoinette "Toni", Gail, Diona, Mildred, Quintin (Terry), Todd, and Benjamin "Benny" (Dean'na); her sister, Connie Chapman; her sixteen grandchildren; her twenty one great-grandchildren; and many other family members and friends.
A special thanks to the 5200 Wing at Akron General, Dr. Richard Nemer, Dr. Frederick Marquinez, and the staff at the Hospice Care Center.
Cremation has taken place and a memorial service for Stella will be held on Saturday, March 18, 2017 at Adams Mason Funeral Home (791 East Market Street, Akron, Ohio 44305) at 2 p.m. Family and friends will call one hour prior. Condolences can be sent for the family to 1500 Marion Ave. Apt. 709, Akron, Ohio 44313. Memorial donations in Stella's name may be made, in lieu of flowers, to Stewart's Caring Place (2955 W. Market St. Suite R, Akron, OH 44333).
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Evette
January 13, 2023
I miss you so much ma
John & Susan White
January 11, 2023
To The Family You Have Our Condolences & Deepest Sympathy So Sorry For Your Loss & You All Are In Our Prayers
Phyllis Poulsom
March 9, 2019
Gone but not forgotten.
May 14, 2017
Happy Mother's Day, every day was Mother's Day with you what joy you were to me & our family I love & miss you, Evette
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Cheryl and Reggie Bailey
March 30, 2017
So sorry to hear of Stella's passing, just found out today. May God cover, strengthen and wrap His loving arms around you all...Our prayers are with you
Tanya Artis
March 27, 2017
Grandma,
G= because to were just that grand and grateful of your family
R= because you redeemed your spot in heaven
A= because you were always aspiring others
N= because you never held back of telling it like is is
D= because you were so delightful
M= because you were more than a conqueror
A= because you were all that above and then some
Rest in peace G-MA
Love Always for I am a part of you and you are a part of me!
Tanya Artis
GLORIA KAISER-LEWIS
March 21, 2017
To the entire family,
I am praying for you. We all loved and adored Stella so much. May her memories bring you comfort in the coming days, Love you all,
TRACY ANN SIBLEY
March 21, 2017
Gail and family. . Sorry about your mom... Beautiful lady.. miss you and the kids.. Be strong. . GOD BLESS YOU ALL..
Candice Logan
March 20, 2017
Benny, I was saddened to hear of your mother's passing, cherish your many memories. I have you all in my thoughts and prayers.
Tansiha Davis
March 19, 2017
My condolences to the family and friends of Ms Artis, her smile and kindness will never be forgotten. She will truly be missed!
Thomas Crumby & Family
March 18, 2017
Our sincere condolences to Mildred, Diona and the Artist family on the loss of the beautiful spirit you called mom. Many of the condolences expressed here by those who knew her well speak volumes of the life she lived and the love and wisdom she shared. May her memories continue to bring a smile to your heart and the holy spirit embrace and comfort you in the days and months to come. RIH Ms. Stella Artist
Carla Thornton
March 18, 2017
God Please Cover Strengthen the Artis family. Rest Peacefully Grandma Stella. Love you all.
Evette
March 18, 2017
Ma you're spirit will always remain in my heart, what a true fighter you were, your body & soul are free now, I love you
W Woods
March 18, 2017
My deepest condolences to Mildred and your family.
holly hoffman
March 18, 2017
To the family of Stella my deepest sympathy for the passing of this special person. I worked with her at Montrose Ford and it was a hot. I was the first one there in the morning and Stella would bring me breakfast and a great big hug. When she retried and went to Wal-Mart to work I would purposely go to the Walmart in Fairlawn does to receive one of her great big hugs. I will dearly miss my friend . She taught me alot.
Tasha Davis
March 18, 2017
So sorry for your loss
Markedith Porter
March 17, 2017
My condolences to Ms. Stella's family. I always looked forward to her smiling face and warm hugs when I would go to Wal-Mart she brightened my day with her warm smile. Ms. Stella will truly be missed
Joyce Manley
March 17, 2017
Sending our deepest sympathy to the family of Ms Stella. May you find comfort in memories at this difficult time. Keeping you all in Prayer, asking for strength. From the Manley Family, (Joyce,Yolanda and Thomas)
Kimberly St John
March 17, 2017
To Ms. Stella's family we send our condolences to you. She was a lovely person and I dearly missed seeing her at Walmart. I know she always had a smile for all to see. We will always remember her in our hearts. Love you Stella. The warm welcoming hugs will remain in my heart forever.
Kimberly and Alyssa St John
Louis Fisher Jr
Vernia Neal-Johnson
March 17, 2017
May peace and comfort find you during this difficult time.
Diona, thanks for the times you shared and trusted me with your mom on our many adventures.
Vernia Neal Johnson
Diana Curtis
March 17, 2017
To Ms. Stella's Family: I got to know Ms. Stella at work at Walmart. She was the sweetest person I've known. She and I almost shared a birthday together and we had gone out a few times to celebrate our lives and fun and her help to me after loosing my husband. She never frowned or complained. (Even tho' it was cold at the front door.) She was always there to smile at everyone there and loved her time with people. She was blessed with wonderful children, of which she spoke of often. We joked about how many grand-children we have but she always beat me, I don't have great grands. I missed her when she left us and I will miss her more. Thank you for sharing her with us. God Bless
Poulson & Davis Family
March 17, 2017
You and your family have our sincere prayers and we are thinking of you during this sad time on the loss of your loved one. May the warmth of her smile forever fill your hearts with precious memories.
Fredd Milbry
March 17, 2017
Thank You Lord for allowing me time during my formative years to spend at Ms. Stella's house. As a child I had the pleasure of spending many hours in Ms.Stella's home. Although she had seven kids, she still made room for one more to share a meal and take up time with. There was order in her home; clothes hung, toys in their boxes, time for study, chores, tv, prep for tomorrow and bedtimes. A consistent daily routine infused with plenty of Love. My family lived next door at the corner of Cedar and Bishop streets, in the valley where so many memories were made. Ms. Stella and my mother were very good friends...Basically Ms. Stella had permission and full support to take whatever necessary actions to keep, put and maintain me in my respectful and obediant place while I was a guest...Yes, very few times I did get that look over the glasses which gave me immediate pause with full understanding, to pull it together now! And that was that!
I am so thankful we were able to reconnect after many many years of me being away serving our country. I was able to hug her and let her know that her words of wisdom, encouragement and enlightenment during those times I visited were really well received, fully understood and truly appreciated. Priceless, were those moments spent with her as a child and recent times whenever we spoke. Our last conversation a few weeks ago, we talked about my Moms hot bisquicks and Alaga Syrup. Ms. Stella laughed while telling me that she was in the process of making her some pancakes and she had a bottle of Alaga syrup in her cupboard ready to go.
I admit, she made it look easy to raise her family on a fixed income with limited opportunities for occassional work during the 60s. As I reflect back during that time. Sharing with others, being kind, having patience, keeping your word, being helpful, being a good listener, maintaining a positive outlook, being humble and Respect, Respect and Respect again was the foundation of her life's message and journey. She valued education and instilled a work ethic into her youngones as well as, a firm understanding about taking care of whatever you had. These were just a few of life's lessons that were taught in her home. They are a part of the treasure chest of memories I have collected and will cherish the rest of my life. I feel so good knowing that she knew, the time the Lord allowed us to cross paths, were not wasted on me. Ms. Stella I saw and heard you!
Tony, Gail, DeeDee, Wayne, Evette, Todd and Bennie, "Thank You All" for sharing your Mom with me and so many others. She will be missed but she will never ever be forgotten. May She Rest In Heavenly Peace!
"Buff"
Michael and Fannie Lamb
March 17, 2017
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Kathy Ray Johnson
March 17, 2017
To the Artis family, I enjoyed knowing Miss Stella and her children from over the years and my thoughts and prayers go out to you all. May the memories of your loved on live on in all of your hearts.
March 17, 2017
To my friends, I send my deepest condolences. I'm so glad I had the chance to see Mrs Stella a few months ago. She was a wonderful and kind lady. She will be greatly missed.
Geri McHargh-Robinson
March 17, 2017
To the Artis family. I knew your mom from shopping at Walmart She was an extremely nice person. I'm sorry for your loss. May your mother rest in peace. Robert Hurr
Sheryl R. Lamb-Davis
March 17, 2017
Our sincere condolences and prayers to the Artis and Bronner Family at the passing of Mrs. Artis. Mrs. Artis was such a nice Lady. It was always a pleasure seeing her. I'm so glad Mom (Ruby Lamb) and I got to see her recently. She will definitely be missed. May God's Angels hold you close as you grieve and may your memories bring you comfort. Rest in peace Mrs. Artis.
Ruby Lamb & Family
Donna Burnette
March 17, 2017
My Condolences to my friends and family from long ago. Mrs. Artis was a Great Person. I remember when she sewed pants for Gail and I to dance in at the civic theater. Years later, at Walmart we spoke and she said I know who you are. Made my day. PEACE BE WITH YOU FRIENDS AND FAMILY.
RIP MRS. ARTIS
Karen (old friend)
March 17, 2017
Quintin,
My sympathy, thoughts and prayers. God bless.
Aretha Hammonds
March 17, 2017
To the family of Mrs.Stella I send my deepest condolonces. I was very sadden to hear of her passing. Ihad the pleasure of working with Mrs.Stella at Walmart. She was such a nice sweet kind spirit person. She will be missed by all that knew her. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Much Love, Daphne Dingle
March 17, 2017
Dee I have wonderful memories of your Mom - may she now Rest In Peace!
Adams Mason Funeral Home - Akron
March 17, 2017
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
Pat and Ken Andrus
March 16, 2017
My wife and I worked with Stella at Walmart. She was such a wonderful lady, always smiling and always jovial. It always brightened our day when she was there! It was such a pleasure knowing her.
Cassie McIver
March 16, 2017
My sincere condolences to the Artis family. Ms. Stella was such a wonderful person and she will truly be missed. Family, I am keeping you in my prayers. God bless you all
Andrea Davis
March 16, 2017
Artis/Miller family:
My deepest condolences thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time. RIH Ms. Stella
Laura Smyers
March 16, 2017
Prayers to her family she was a wonderful person to work with will be missed by many. Laura and Charlie smyers
March 15, 2017
To all the Dear Family & Friends,
Our Deepest Sympathy. We are so sorry. We know She will certainly be missed by many.
May God Comfort and Keep You Now and Always.
Barry and Denise McIver and Family
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Stella was a beautiful person who will be missed by so many. My thoughts and prayers are with her family at such a difficult time for them.She was very special to my grandson who would run to her and give her a hug and tell her she was beautiful.Little 8 year olds know a lot. Elaine Hershberger
Terri Wilson
March 15, 2017
Stella was a very beautiful lady that I was honored to call my friend. She reminded me of my own Mother. She was a pleasure to work with. I loved her, and I will miss her very much. Keeping her family in my prayers ...
Joy Petit
March 15, 2017
Stella was so full of life. She was loved by soo many people...she will be missed so much...
Deirdre Jones
March 15, 2017
My deepest condolences to you Mildred and the rest of your family
March 15, 2017
My sincere condolences to the Artis Family. May God's Word be a source of comfort during this difficult time. Ps.147:3.
L. Sealey
March 15, 2017
My condolences to Mildred and your family. May you find strength in each other to get through this difficult time.
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