Mrs. Shelba Joy Jernigan Stone, 86

Mrs. Shelba Joy Jernigan Stone, 86, of North Augusta, S.C., formerly of Hazlehurst, went to her heavenly home March 30.
She was a member of Sweetwater Baptist Church in North Augusta. Shelba was born in Appling County Dec. 26, 1936, to the late Roby H. and Marie N. Jernigan. She was a beautician for many years in Hazlehurst. She is preceded in death by her husband, Donald Stone and her sister, Sarah Williams.
Survivors include her sons, Michael L. (Lesa) and Romie E. (Annelle) Stone, of North Augusta, S.C.; sister, Linda J. Gillespie , of North Augusta, S.C.; brothers, Charles Jernigan, of North Augusta, S.C., Handy Jernigan of Brunswick, and Danny Jernigan of North Augusta, S.C.; grandchildren, Allen Stone (SoYoung), Pam Ramsey (Todd), Leigh Ryan (Zeb), Brad Stone (Trisha), Brandon Stone (Melissa) and Brittany Trahan (Daniel); great-grandchildren, Karli, Jordan (Katie), Noah, Gunner, Preslee, Sydney, Jacob, Blaine, Gracie, Allie, Blake, Lacon, Emma, Anna, and Summer; great-great-grandchildren, Beckett and Jane; and a host of nieces and nephews.
Shelba lived in Hazlehurst and Graham before making North Augusta her home for the last 27 years. She was a devoted Christian lady having taught Sunday School for many years. Her love for God and her family was evident to all who knew her. She enjoyed playing the piano, painting, and traveling to the mountains.
Services were held April 8 at Graham United Methodist Church with Dr. Paul Noe and Jordan Trahan officiating.
Interment followed in the church cemetery.
Music was rendered by Robert Gillespie.
Wainright-Parlor Funeral Home was in charge.