Ava Jean Stone

Ava Jean Stone

Ava Jean Stone
May 26, 1932 – October 4, 2015
Conrad (Oskaloosa), Iowa | Age 83

Ava Jean Stone, 83 of Conrad and formerly of New Sharon, passed away Sunday, October 4, 2015 in Conrad, Iowa. Ava Jean was born in New Sharon Iowa on May 26, 1932 to Clovis and Josie (Groves) Johnson.

Ava Jean was united in marriage to Delmer Stone March 6, 1948 in Newton Iowa.

Ava Jean was the ultimate supporting wife and homemaker. She enjoyed cooking and will also be remembered for her fantastic chocolate chip cookies.

She is survived by her husband Delmer Stone of Conrad; two sons: David (& Linda) Stone of Conrad, Iowa, and Terry (& Michele) Stone of Nixa, Missouri; sisters: Ilean Whitehead of New Sharon Iowa, Dixie (& Gene) Ver Steeg of Nashville, Indiana; brothers: Hanley Johnson of New Sharon, Iowa, Oscar (& Betty) Johnson of Bella Vista, Arkansas; Perry (& Marie) Johnson of Wellington, Colorado; 9 grandchildren; 21 great grand children; 2 great-great grandchildren; and a host of family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Clovis and Josie Johnson; infant sister, Cleta Yvonne; brother, Duane Johnson; sister, Phyllis Story; and a granddaughter, Megan Stone.

Funeral services will begin at 11:00 am Friday, October 9, 2015 at the Holland-Coble Funeral Home in New Sharon.
Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service on Friday.
Burial will be held in the Highland Cemetery in New Sharon.