Carolyn Owens Stone, age 81, of Mint Hill, NC, formerly of Lumberton, NC, departed this life for eternal life on Thursday, August 19, 2021, after a long battle with Alzheimer's Disease.

Preceding her in death are her parents Robert and Susan Owens; her husband of 47 years, Henry Paul Stone, Sr.; her brothers: Jasper Owens, Wilbur Owens, David Owens, and Bobby Owens; and her sisters: Mabel Osborne, Hazel Carnes, and Lois Elkins.

Carolyn is survived by her son, Ronald Raybon (Janet); two granddaughters, Mary Raybon and Natalie Honeycutt (James); and a great-grandson, Luke Honeycutt of Gastonia, NC.

Other family members left to cherish Carolyn's memory are her stepdaughter, Gail Hege (Jeff) of Calabash, NC, and her stepson, Henry Paul Stone, Jr. (Dyanne) of Lumberton, NC; and her step-grandchildren: Dawn Stone Pleasant, Laura Collins (Rian), Marcia Floyd (Calvin), Amy West (Steve), and Robert "Robby" Freeman (Vanessa). She also leaves behind 13 great-grandchildren and 4 great-great-grandchildren.

Carolyn's surviving siblings include Raymond Owens (Lucille) of Sumter, SC, Rachel Everitte of Parkton, NC, Maurice "Buck" Owens of Biloxi, MS, and Grace McDonald (William) of Raeford, NC.

A special thanks to her buddy and caregiver, Helen Fuller, as well as the team from Atrium Hospice of Union County.

Carolyn lived in Lumberton, NC until 2017 when she moved to Mint Hill, NC to live with her son. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Lumberton until her move, where she then became a member at Mint Hill Baptist Church. She was co-owner of Paul Stone Auto Parts in Lumberton for many years where she worked alongside her late husband Paul. Carolyn enjoyed traveling and took many trips with Paul and friends exploring the world. She was an active member in First Baptist Church, a member of the Circle of Friends Sunday School Class, and could often be found filling shoe boxes for Samaritan's Purse or making meals for sick or bereaved friends. She was also a past Worthy Matron of the Order of the Eastern Star. Carolyn was very family-oriented and often held many family gatherings in her home. She was a very dedicated mother, wife, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend to those she loved so dearly.

A visitation will be held prior to the service on Saturday, August 28, 2021, from 10:00-11:00 AM at Mint Hill Baptist Church, 7835 Matthews-Mint Hill Road in Mint Hill, NC. Following the visitation, a memorial celebration of Carolyn's life will be held at 11:00 AM.

For those living in the Lumberton area, the family will also be receiving friends on Saturday, August 28, 2021, from 1:30-3:00 PM at First Baptist Church, 606 N. Walnut Street in Lumberton, NC. Following the visitation, a graveside service will be held at 4:00 PM at New Hollywood Cemetery in Lumberton, NC.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to: The Alzheimer's Foundation, Atrium Health Hospice of Union County, or a charity of one's choice.