In loving memory of Mary Stockwell, a devoted mother and a beacon of love and kindness, who passed away peacefully in her home on August 17, 2023. Born on May 21, 1940 to Gaines and Edna Miller, Mary’s life was a testament to the power of unwavering love, faith, and service. As a single mom,Continue Reading
In loving memory of Mary Stockwell, a devoted mother and a beacon of love and kindness, who passed away peacefully in her home on August 17, 2023. Born on May 21, 1940 to Gaines and Edna Miller, Mary’s life was a testament to the power of unwavering love, faith, and service.
As a single mom, Mary embraced challenges with grace and determination, raising her three children with boundless love and tireless dedication. Her nurturing spirit created a home filled with warmth, laughter, and a deep sense of togetherness. Her love knew no bounds, and her children were the recipients of her constant support and encouragement.
Mary’s faith in Jesus was the cornerstone of her life. Her love for God radiated through every interaction she had, and she extended this love to everyone fortunate enough to cross her path. She never knew a stranger. She was always eager to start a new friendship, share her testimony of Jesus, send inspiring text messages or become a personal prayer warrior to anyone in need.
One of Mary’s defining traits was her smile and infectious laughter. She had a remarkable ability to find joy in every situation, and her laughter was a source of comfort and happiness for those around her.
Mary’s life was a testament to her commitment to serving and helping others. She found fulfillment in extending a helping hand to those in need, and her acts of kindness touched the lives of many. Her legacy of service will continue to inspire those who knew her, reminding them of the difference one person’s compassion can make.
Mary leaves behind a legacy of love, laughter, and kindness. She is survived by her three children and their spouses, her grandchildren, her “adopted” daughters, sons, and grandchildren and a community of friends and loved ones whose lives were enriched by her presence.
A celebration of Mary’s life will be held on Saturday, August 26, 2023 at Evangel Church at 11:00 a.m ET. Services will be live-streamed at https://watch.evangel.live. A private burial service with family will be held following her celebration of life service. Family will receive friends on Friday, August 25 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. ET at Vance Brooks Funeral Home, Columbus, Georgia.
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations be made to Feeding the Valley (https://feedingthevalley.org/), reflecting Mary’s lifelong commitment to making the world a better place.
Katherine Williams
left a message on August 26, 2023:
RIP my sweet friend!Love Kathy
Sherry Attyah
left a message on August 26, 2023:
I am so sorry to hear of Mary’s passing. I live in Big Creek and met Ms Mary while out walking one day. She was so sweet and we stopped to speak to each other every time
we saw one another. I had the privilege to read her book and she really was an incredible woman, who loved GOD and always shared her joy and love of Christ. I’m sorry I didn’t know that she was sick and that I didn’t have a chance to speak with her one last time. My condolences to her family and all of her loved ones- I will miss seeing her on my walks past her house.
kay teel
left a message on August 26, 2023:
In memory of Mary Stockwell, kay teel lit a candle
Honey Martinez
left a message on August 24, 2023:
Mary, I will always remember the lessons you taught me, the courage to fight, and the faith to continue onto a new journey in life.
Rest In Peace in our Heavenly Father’s arms, Sweet Lady 🙏
Marti
Noel, Ryan and Steve Newhausen
left a message on August 22, 2023:
Noel, Ryan and I were so fond of her. We moved next door to her in 2020. Only knowing her for a few years she was so warm and lovely that she made you feel like you have known her all your life. Truly amazing and graceful woman.Missed dearly for now however we know where she is and will see her again. God willing.
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Vonda Melton
left a message on August 20, 2023:
I am sorry for the loss of such a great prayer warrior and friend. When my mom died unexpectedly I grieved for a long time. Aunt Mary was such a great support and comforter. She would call and we would talk for at least an hour. She always prayed with me and for me. I miss her but I know where she is and she is rejoicing! Losing Mary is like losing my mom again. I love her and will miss her so much!
Rebecca Long
left a message on August 19, 2023:
Mary was an extraordinary woman who had an uncanny ability to make you feel like a million bucks. The way she spoke to you or about you. The way she looked you in the eye and listened with wrapt attention always ready with a laugh…. This world is the poorer for her leaving. See you again in heaven Mary! You fought the good fight and ran your race!
Rebecca Long
left a message on August 19, 2023:
Mary was an extraordinary woman who had an uncanny ability to make you feel like a million bucks. The way she spoke to you or about you. The way she looked you in the eye and listened with wrapt attention always ready with a laugh…. This world is the poorer for her leaving. See you again in heaven Mary! You fought the good fight and ran your race!
Cynthia Crossley
left a message on August 19, 2023:
What a precious friend.
What precious memories
Too many to count.
"A friend is a treasure who's worth can only be measured by the heart."
April Akers
left a message on August 18, 2023:
Shawn, Mitchell and Taylor, I'm so sorry for your loss. Sending love to you and your families. Your mom was a very special woman.
Joyce Lenoir
left a message on August 18, 2023:
This is something I never wanted to do. Mary was my adopted Mom, she was one of my best friends. She walked me through so many things, without her during two very difficult times in my life, I’m not sure how I would have handled it. She was loving, full of laughter (always when I was with her), and the Godliest person I will probably ever know. My life is better for having her in it. She will always be in my prayers and I will patiently wait for the next time I see her in heaven. I know she will be smiling down at me through all my travel adventures and will continue to pray for travel mercies. I feel extremely fortunate to have had one of the last full conversations with her. We both prayed God would allow us to have a wonderful visit and we did. It will continue to bring tears to my eyes. Mary, I love you, I miss you and I will see you again. Your Adopted Daughter ❤️❤️❤️
Joyce Lenoir
left a message on August 18, 2023:
This is something I never wanted to do. Mary was my adopted Mom, she was one of my best friends. She walked me through so many things, without her during two very difficult times in my life, I’m not sure how I would have handled it. She was loving, full of laughter (always when I was with her), and the Godliest person I will probably ever know. My life is better for having her in it. She will always be in my prayers and I will patiently wait for the next time I see her in heaven. I know she will be smiling down at me through all my travel adventures and will continue to pray for travel mercies. I feel extremely fortunate to have had one of the last full conversations with her. We both prayed God would allow us to have a wonderful visit and we did. It will continue to bring tears to my eyes. Mary, I love you, I miss you and I will see you again. Your Adopted Daughter ❤️❤️❤️
Connie Dillingham
left a message on August 18, 2023:
Mary was like the sister I always wanted. She was generous, kind, genuine, and always had something funny to share to make you feel good. I will miss her more every day. Heaven has gained another very special angel. Mary….see you soon, Hon. May God put His hands on your shoulders forever. Love you with all my heart. Connie ♥️
Wayne Church Jr
left a message on August 18, 2023:
my deepest condolences to the family as Mrs Mary was a beautiful soul she was a pleaser to know and i will miss our time we would sit and talk my fondest memory was when we were talking the first time i ever met her and she was talking about how she was timid of dogs she didn't know as i just scooped right down and began playing with her pup i told her that you can tell a dogs intention by their tail it's a direct line to there hearts and she was in awe and immediately told me just as your heart is a direct line to christ our Lord and then she asked how much she owed me and i told her the message she just gave me was payment in full she wasn't having that so she prayed for me as she had also learned i was a recovering addict "6 years cleantin may2023"and it meant the world to me that she cared enough about a stranger at the time to worry about my well being i will truely miss her as i know she is in a better place but heave. doesn't have visiting hours with tears in my eyes and hurt in my heart i wish you were here as o will see you again some dat thank you Mary for just being you
Sincerely Wayne Church Jr
Cathy Jorgenson (Mahone)
left a message on August 18, 2023:
Mary is with our heavenly Father and I know she is so happy!! Mary was one of my Moms growing up in the apartments. She loved us all as her own.
Cathy Jorgenson (Mahone)
left a message on August 18, 2023:
Mary is with our heavenly Father and I know she is so happy!! Mary was one of my Moms growing up in the apartments. She loved us all as her own.
Kathy Williams
left a message on August 18, 2023:
Sending condolences to my good friend’s family. From the first day I worked with Mary we became good friends. She was always there for me and all the others co-workers who need advice from her. She definitely was God sent! Now God has taken her back and she is at peace. I will forever miss her. May her family be at peace as well. Y’all mom was the best! RIP Mary!❤️
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Katherine Williams
left a message on August 26, 2023:
RIP my sweet friend!Love Kathy
Sherry Attyah
left a message on August 26, 2023:
I am so sorry to hear of Mary’s passing. I live in Big Creek and met Ms Mary while out walking one day. She was so sweet and we stopped to speak to each other every time
we saw one another. I had the privilege to read her book and she really was an incredible woman, who loved GOD and always shared her joy and love of Christ. I’m sorry I didn’t know that she was sick and that I didn’t have a chance to speak with her one last time. My condolences to her family and all of her loved ones- I will miss seeing her on my walks past her house.
kay teel
left a message on August 26, 2023:
In memory of Mary Stockwell, kay teel lit a candle
Honey Martinez
left a message on August 24, 2023:
Mary, I will always remember the lessons you taught me, the courage to fight, and the faith to continue onto a new journey in life.
Rest In Peace in our Heavenly Father’s arms, Sweet Lady 🙏
Marti
Noel, Ryan and Steve Newhausen
left a message on August 22, 2023:
Noel, Ryan and I were so fond of her. We moved next door to her in 2020. Only knowing her for a few years she was so warm and lovely that she made you feel like you have known her all your life. Truly amazing and graceful woman.Missed dearly for now however we know where she is and will see her again. God willing.
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Vonda Melton
left a message on August 20, 2023:
I am sorry for the loss of such a great prayer warrior and friend. When my mom died unexpectedly I grieved for a long time. Aunt Mary was such a great support and comforter. She would call and we would talk for at least an hour. She always prayed with me and for me. I miss her but I know where she is and she is rejoicing! Losing Mary is like losing my mom again. I love her and will miss her so much!
Rebecca Long
left a message on August 19, 2023:
Mary was an extraordinary woman who had an uncanny ability to make you feel like a million bucks. The way she spoke to you or about you. The way she looked you in the eye and listened with wrapt attention always ready with a laugh…. This world is the poorer for her leaving. See you again in heaven Mary! You fought the good fight and ran your race!
Rebecca Long
left a message on August 19, 2023:
Mary was an extraordinary woman who had an uncanny ability to make you feel like a million bucks. The way she spoke to you or about you. The way she looked you in the eye and listened with wrapt attention always ready with a laugh…. This world is the poorer for her leaving. See you again in heaven Mary! You fought the good fight and ran your race!
Cynthia Crossley
left a message on August 19, 2023:
What a precious friend.
What precious memories
Too many to count.
"A friend is a treasure who's worth can only be measured by the heart."
April Akers
left a message on August 18, 2023:
Shawn, Mitchell and Taylor, I'm so sorry for your loss. Sending love to you and your families. Your mom was a very special woman.
Joyce Lenoir
left a message on August 18, 2023:
This is something I never wanted to do. Mary was my adopted Mom, she was one of my best friends. She walked me through so many things, without her during two very difficult times in my life, I’m not sure how I would have handled it. She was loving, full of laughter (always when I was with her), and the Godliest person I will probably ever know. My life is better for having her in it. She will always be in my prayers and I will patiently wait for the next time I see her in heaven. I know she will be smiling down at me through all my travel adventures and will continue to pray for travel mercies. I feel extremely fortunate to have had one of the last full conversations with her. We both prayed God would allow us to have a wonderful visit and we did. It will continue to bring tears to my eyes. Mary, I love you, I miss you and I will see you again. Your Adopted Daughter ❤️❤️❤️
Joyce Lenoir
left a message on August 18, 2023:
This is something I never wanted to do. Mary was my adopted Mom, she was one of my best friends. She walked me through so many things, without her during two very difficult times in my life, I’m not sure how I would have handled it. She was loving, full of laughter (always when I was with her), and the Godliest person I will probably ever know. My life is better for having her in it. She will always be in my prayers and I will patiently wait for the next time I see her in heaven. I know she will be smiling down at me through all my travel adventures and will continue to pray for travel mercies. I feel extremely fortunate to have had one of the last full conversations with her. We both prayed God would allow us to have a wonderful visit and we did. It will continue to bring tears to my eyes. Mary, I love you, I miss you and I will see you again. Your Adopted Daughter ❤️❤️❤️
Connie Dillingham
left a message on August 18, 2023:
Mary was like the sister I always wanted. She was generous, kind, genuine, and always had something funny to share to make you feel good. I will miss her more every day. Heaven has gained another very special angel. Mary….see you soon, Hon. May God put His hands on your shoulders forever. Love you with all my heart. Connie ♥️
Wayne Church Jr
left a message on August 18, 2023:
my deepest condolences to the family as Mrs Mary was a beautiful soul she was a pleaser to know and i will miss our time we would sit and talk my fondest memory was when we were talking the first time i ever met her and she was talking about how she was timid of dogs she didn't know as i just scooped right down and began playing with her pup i told her that you can tell a dogs intention by their tail it's a direct line to there hearts and she was in awe and immediately told me just as your heart is a direct line to christ our Lord and then she asked how much she owed me and i told her the message she just gave me was payment in full she wasn't having that so she prayed for me as she had also learned i was a recovering addict "6 years cleantin may2023"and it meant the world to me that she cared enough about a stranger at the time to worry about my well being i will truely miss her as i know she is in a better place but heave. doesn't have visiting hours with tears in my eyes and hurt in my heart i wish you were here as o will see you again some dat thank you Mary for just being you
Sincerely Wayne Church Jr
Cathy Jorgenson (Mahone)
left a message on August 18, 2023:
Mary is with our heavenly Father and I know she is so happy!! Mary was one of my Moms growing up in the apartments. She loved us all as her own.
Cathy Jorgenson (Mahone)
left a message on August 18, 2023:
Mary is with our heavenly Father and I know she is so happy!! Mary was one of my Moms growing up in the apartments. She loved us all as her own.
Kathy Williams
left a message on August 18, 2023:
Sending condolences to my good friend’s family. From the first day I worked with Mary we became good friends. She was always there for me and all the others co-workers who need advice from her. She definitely was God sent! Now God has taken her back and she is at peace. I will forever miss her. May her family be at peace as well. Y’all mom was the best! RIP Mary!❤️
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