THE LIFE & LEGACY OF
Bertha Ann
STONE

Bertha Ann Stone, affectionately known as Bert, was born on December 23, 1955, in Dadeville, Alabama, to the late Grady and Helen (Morgan) Stone. She attended Council City Schools and then transferred to Dadeville High School until 1974. From an early age, Bert’s compassionate heart shone through as she began working in private duty nursing as a teenager. She carried that nurturing spirit throughout her life, always confessing her love 9 Christ in her actions and her unwavering kindness toward others.

In 1978, Bert made the courageous decision to relocate to Cleveland, Ohio, with her daughter Shak’hunda by her side. There, she continued to build a life grounded in faith, family, and hard work. In 2001, she embarked on a career in hospitality at the Cleveland Renaissance Hotel, where her warm personality and work ethic left a lasting impression until her retirement in 2017.

Bert had a zest for life that lit up every room. She loved to dance and would often be found moving to her favorite songs, whether at a family gathering or just in her kitchen. Music was her joy, and she could always set the mood with the perfect song. She was a jokester and the life of the party, making everyone around her feel special with her humor and lively spirit. Her greatest joy was hosting Thanksgiving dinner, gathering her children and grandchildren to create cherished memories filled with love and laughter. She celebrated every holiday with enthusiasm, ensuring every occasion was filled with warmth.

FOREVER IN OUR
Hearts

She loved to travel and cherished her trips to Las Vegas, Georgia, Atlantic City, and back home to Alabama, always making memories filled with laughter and adventure. Bert embraced life with a full heart, always finding joy in the simple things and spreading love wherever she went.

On July 28, 2025, Bert peacefully passed away at Fairview Hospital surrounded by her loving family. In her final moments, she reassured them that she was at peace. She was preceded in death by her parents, Grady and Helen Stone; her daughter, Adrian Stone; brothers: Billy, John, Charles and Rayford Stone; and sisters: Mary Stone and Patricia Potts.

Bert leaves to cherish her memory her devoted children: Shakhunda(Clifton) and Jonathan Stone; her treasured grandchildren: Douglas Oliver, Jr of North Carolina, Sheldon Stone, Michael Taylor, Jerome Williams, Jr., John McCloud, and Unique Leeks; great grandchildren: Tashawn Rucker, Michael and Mica Taylor, Sheldon Stone, Jr., Adriana Stone, Juelz and Iley McCloud, Ariel Bartee, A’Layna Jackson, Jaylee Williams, Mykhea Smith, Janiya Cunningham and Maygan Jackson; sister: Angela (Tony) Kirk; brothers: Calvin, Dennis, and Dewayne (Charlene) Stone; aunts: Elinda Stone, Gloria Battle, and Sandy Hatcher; uncle: James (Jean) Stone; goddaughter: Tylisha Hatchett of Texas; beloved and cherished friend: Curtis Pope; best friends: Marylou Russell, Dorlisa Hatchett, and Lisa Howard; bonus family: Bernard and Terry Sparks; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and dear friends.