Nancy Stone Obituary

Nancy Stone Isle of Palms - Nancy Lee Stone, 91, of the Isle of Palms, South Carolina, entered into eternal rest Tuesday, December 20, 2022. The family will receive Guests, Wednesday, January 4, from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM, at the J Henry Stuhr, Mount Pleasant Chapel. A Celebration of Life follows the visitation at 26 Waterway Island Drive, Isle of Palms, SC 29451 from 1-3 pm. A private Graveside Service will be held separately. Nancy was born May 12, 1931 in Bellville, Illinois, daughter of the late Ralph Charles Niemeyer and Virginia Risser Niemeyer. Nancy was a Renaissance woman with many passions. She loved animals and had many special pets over the years. She was very active in Garden Cubs wherever they lived. She won many blue ribbons for her arrangements. As a Member of the Junior League, she was involved in many community support projects, amongst her favorite were "Christmas Toys for Tots" and "Museum goes to School". Art was a passion for Nancy. She painted a very few beautiful paintings, but was very accomplished at design, both for interiors and in fashion. Nancy loved the outdoors and nature, a favorite memory of her children, was her nature walks through the woods and over the creeks. She also loved boating and being on the water, having grown up boating on the Mississippi with her family, on her their cabin cruiser, named "The Nancy Lee". She was an avid Bridge player and with her favorite partner, Don Stone, they were often unbeatable. Through the game of bridge, they met many wonderful, lifelong friends. Nancy and Don loved to travel with family and friends and had many wonderful experiences abroad. Nancy collected Elephants, wherever they traveled. Her collection is well known and admired by many. She will be remembered most, for the way she loved, shared, and enjoyed special times with her family. Nancy is survived by her brother, James A. Niemeyer of Gulfport Mississippi. She is also survived by son, Alexander D. Stone III (Margaret) of the Isle of Palms, SC; two daughters, Melissa Louise Crosby (David) of Mt. Pleasant and Virginia Lee Crutchley (Todd) of Hilton Head; seven grandchildren, Alexander D. Stone IV (Allison), Virginia C. Hodges (Justin), Shelby L. Dillon (Joe), Robert Chilton Stone (Courtney), Morgan O. Crutchley, (Kristen), David Crosby Jr., Eric George Stone (Stephanie), and twelve great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Alexander D. Stone, Jr. Memorials may be made to the charity of your choice, or the John Ancrum SPCA. A memorial message may be sent to the family by visiting our website at www.jhenrystuhr.com. Visit our guestbook at legacy.com/obituaries/charleston