Dorotha “Dot” Wimer Stone, 94, of Franklin passed away Nov. 23, 2023, at Pendleton Manor in Franklin.
She was born on Oct. 7, 1929, in Durbin, a daughter of the late Joseph H. and Margie R. Wimer of Blue Grass, Virginia.
A devoted Christian, Mrs. Stone was a member of the Walnut Street United Methodist Church, where she was organist. She was also a former member of Harper Chapel United Methodist Church, where she was pianist and organist.
In her youth, she worked with her father at his store, which also served as a gas station and barber shop. In 1945, she was awarded a Home Nursing Certificate by the Virginia Defense Council. She had been employed at the Aileen plant in Monterey, Virginia, and Hanover Shoe plant in Franklin before her early retirement.
On Feb. 18, 1955, she married Ivan L. Stone, who predeceased her in November of 1985, when he was overtaken by flood waters while returning home from helping neighbors during the West Virginia flood.
Surviving are nieces, Cindy (Johnson) Thompson and husband, Roger of Kings Mountain, North Carolina, Rita Simmons and companion, Woodrow White of Grottoes, Virginia, and Gloria Hise and husband, Andy of Monterey, Virginia; nephews, Steve Johnson and wife, Tessi of Morningside, Maryland, and Wilson Smith of Monterey, Virginia; and a number of great- and great-great-nieces and nephews.
She was beloved by her family and will be remembered by family, friends, and loved ones.
She was also preceded in death by three sisters, Kathleen W. Smith, Gretta W. Johnson and Margaret Lois Wimer.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., Sunday at Walnut Street United Methodist Church in Franklin with Pastor Mike Loudermilk officiating. Inurnment will follow in Cedar Hill Cemetery.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Walnut Street United Methodist Church, PO Box 638, Franklin, WV 26807 or to a charity of one’s choice.
Condolences and memories may be shared with the family at www.obaughfuneralhome.com.
