Mrs. Virginia Gordon Stone

October 2, 1933 - September 11, 2020

Condolences are being expressed to the family of Mrs. Virginia Gordon Stone, age 86, who passed away on Friday, September 11, 2020 at Pruitt Health, Durham, North Carolina. Virginia was born in Durham County, North Carolina on October 2, 1933. She was the daughter of the late James N. Gordon, Sr. and Margaret Fitts. Virginia was educated in the Durham City Schools system. She attended Oak Grove Freewill Baptist Church and later joined Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church until her health declined. She was united in marriage to the late Verdis Stone. Together, they raised one daughter, Henrietta Wyatt. Virginia was employed by Duke Medical center for 27 years. Upon her retirement, Virginia began taking care of children in her home. She created a special bond with each child. The children called her grandma. Virginia enjoyed people. She never met a stranger. She loved to sit on her porch and observe and talk to people. She leaves to cherish her memories: Henrietta Wyatt, daughter and grandson, Eric Mckinnon, Graham, NC and granddaughter Ebony (Keith) Manning, Fayetteville, NC ; Debra Bittle, sister-in-law, Durham, NC; special godson Kevin (Angela) Langley, Durham, NC. Special friends, Jay (Monteen) Lerew, Newberry, Florida and the family of Juana Hernandez, Durham, NC. Virginia also leaves a host of grandchildren, nieces, nephews and friends. A graveside service of celebration has been scheduled for Wednesday, September 16, 2020, at 10:30 a.m. at Glennview Memorial Park, 2515 NC Highway 55, Durham, North Carolina 27713. In every effort to protect our families and their guests, face coverings are required.