Mary Susan Stone, 96

Mary Susan Stone passed away Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, at the age of 96. She died peacefully with her family by her side at Life Care of Lewiston in Lewiston, Idaho.

Mary was born Dec. 7, 1923, to Grover and Mandy Gibbs at home near Mt. Selman, Texas. She graduated from high school in Jacksonville, Texas.

Mary met Carlyle “Bud” Stone in Jacksonville and later married in Rusk, Texas, nearby where he was stationed during World War II. While her husband was overseas, she moved north to Spokane, Wash., and attended beauty school. They later settled in her husband’s hometown of Bonners Ferry, Idaho. Mary had a beauty shop there. Later they moved to Wallace and then built a home in Osburn, Idaho. She had a beauty shop there also for many years.

She enjoyed baking, especially fruitcakes. She was often the winner at the local grocery store apple pie bake off. Mary spent endless hours huckleberry picking and scouting yard sales. Mary enjoyed spending time in the summer at their property near Sandpoint, Idaho. She had a Campfire group which her daughter belonged to for many years. She enjoyed being a member of TOPS as well.

Mary is survived by her daughter, Sharon Wood (Roger) of Lewiston; grandson Michael Jones; and two step-granddaughters, Tara Leer (Christian) and Michelle Root (Jordan).

Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Carlyle “Bud” Stone; parents Grover and Mandy Gibbs; brothers Debbs and Garner; and sisters Charlene, Earlene and Liz.

The family would like to thank the staff at Life Care of Lewiston for their compassion and care during her final years.

A memorial service will be planned in Osburn late spring or early summer 2021.