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Obituary For Cecil D. Stone
Cecil Dillard Stone was born February 1, 1963, in Martinsville, VA to the late Henry Alexander and Dorothy Morrison Dillard. She departed this life on April 10, 2024, in Delray Beach, FL. She is preceded in death by her parents and one sister, Muriel (Babycake) Dillard.
Cecil was a 1981 graduate of Laurel Park High School. After high school, she attended National Business College. She went on to work many years at Tultex, Sara Lee and finally E.I. Dupont before becoming disabled. Cecil spent her entire life in Martinsville, but moved to Coral Springs, FL in October 2023 to be with her son and grandson.
Prior to illness, Cecil was an active member of Meadow Christian Church, D.O.C. She was active in various ministries and was an overall supporter of the church.
Cecil is survived by her son, Darwin Dillard of Coral Springs, FL; her beloved grandson, Darwin Dillard Jr. (DJ) and his mother, Samantha Pearl of Coral Springs, FL; her life partner, Victor Copening of Martinsville, VA; three brothers, Henry Travis Dillard and Stephan Dillard (Traketa) of Martinsville, VA and Corey Dillard (Delois) of Chesapeake, VA; two sisters, Brenda Hairston and Shelia Dillard of Martinsville, VA; four nieces, Takara, Tenisha, Tyana and Tashala; three nephews, Juan, Desmond and Trayvion; great-nieces (her girls), TaMya, Zyon, Aubrey, O’liviah, London, Paris, Destiny and Kaylani; great-nephews, Jaqueze and Daquan; three uncles, Henry, Joe and James Morrison; numerous cousins, and a host of family members and friends.
A visitation service will be held on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at 11:30 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 12 p.m. at Meadow Christian Church, D.O.C., 1140 Meadowood Trail, Martinsville, VA. The burial will follow at the Morrison Family Cemetery, Stockton Rd., Martinsville, VA. A public viewing will be held on Friday, April 19, 2024, at Hairston Funeral Home, 301 Fayette St., Martinsville between the hours of 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. At other times, the family will be receiving friends at the home of Victor Copening, 218 Tanyard Rd., Martinsville, VA.
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Yolonda Morrison sent Serene Lily Basket for Cecil D. Stone - April 18, 2024
I love you so much. I'll miss you. God is still in control
Love always Londa
So sorry for your loss, sending prayers.
Thoughts and prayers for you and the extended Dillard/Morrison family today. You were always encouraging and kind through our time growing up as neighbors. Peaceful Journey to you my deepest sympathy for all close to you.❤️🙏 Chucky
We are Sorry to Hear of Your Loss, Extending Our Sympathy and Praying that God's Peace will Strengthen, Comfort and Surround You in Your Season of Grief. The Life Society, Hazel W. Spencer, President.
We're So Sorry for Your Loss, from The Akridge & Saunders Family
To the Family: She has finished the race and crossed the finish line; now she rest. May our Heavenly Father give you Comfort, Love and Peace to sustain you in the days ahead. Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers.Ramona, Ronald, Ramon-Dawn, Roy and family.
Sincere condolences to the family, especially our cousin, Vic! Much love from the Akridge family
Condolences to the family of Cecile, A dear Classmate and friend . Will always be remembered never forgotten LPH class of 81.
My condolences. Prayers for her family and friends.
Sending my condolences and prayers you will truly be missed sister-in-law love you and will miss all the good times we shared ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Praying for the family yall have my deepest sympathy!!
Praying for comfort for the family. To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord.
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