Mrs. Thelma Stone age 90, of Dalton, Georgia went home to be with the Lord Monday April 22, 2019 at the Hamilton Medical Center surrounded by her loving family. She was born May 4, 1928 in Dalton, GA a daughter of the late Alonzo and Alba Baynes Baggett. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Bobby Stone, brothers, Chester Baggett, Walter Baggett, sister, Edna Jones, son-in-law, Richard A. Ellison. She loved the Lord and wanted all of her family to know Him. Thelma loved spending time with her family whether it was playing cards or ball with her grandkids in the front yard. She never met a stranger and was known as Granny Stone through out the community. She loved others unconditionally. Thelma had a contagious smile and great sense of humor.

She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Gary and Nina Stone of Dalton, GA; daughters and son-in-law, Brenda and David Crow, Judy A. Ellison; sister, Pauline Davis all of Dalton, GA; grandchildren, Scott and Loretta Crow, Tammy and Jeremy Duke, Brandon and Adrian Stone, Eric and Melissa Ellison, Bridgette and Larry Johnson, Matthew and Brittany Crow; twelve great grandchildren, one great great grandchild, several nieces and nephews.

Service to celebrate the life of Mrs. Thelma Stone will be held Thursday April 25, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. from the Liberty Baptist I76 Campus with Reverend Brian Branam, Reverend Mark Seay and Dr. Danny Cochran officiating. She will be laid to rest beside her husband at the Liberty Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. on Wednesday.

Arrangements by locally owned and operated Ponders Melrose Chapel, Dalton, GA. (706)226-4002 "Funerals, Cremations, Cemeteries, Florists" YOUR SELECTED INDEPENDENT FUNERAL HOME"