Janice M. Stone

ADRIAN- Janice M. Stone, 90, of Adrian, Michigan About a month ago Jan had a dream where the bishop was speaking at her memorial service and about her, he said, “Janice has shuffled off.” She found that a perfect expression to describe the death of someone of her age and she told her daughters she wanted that included in her obituary. So, Janice has “shuffled off.” She died early Tuesday morning, November 28, 2023 at Gaslight Village Assisted Living under the care of Hospice of Lenawee. She will be remembered for her creativity, wry sense of humor, appreciation of hard work, and love for friends and family. Janice was born on June 7, 1933 in Aaronsburg, PA, one of five children to Walter and Lida (Warntz) Breon. She grew up in a hard-working farm family. In 1953, Jan married her husband of six decades, Lew Stone. In 1964, the Stones moved from Missouri to an extremely rustic farmhouse in Adrian. Over the ensuing years, Janice transformed the house into a beautiful home, which she maintained until after her 90th birthday. Jan was a dedicated homemaker. She was an exceptional cook, preparing daily meals, sometimes seemingly from thin air, for her husband and five children. Jan was a talented seamstress and made her children’s clothes. When the children were older, Jan also supported her family by working as a medical biller at several local physicians’ offices. In her spare time, Jan was an avid reader and enjoyed creating stained glass and tending her magnificent gardens. Jan was a member of the First United Methodist Church for many years. In her sixties, Jan took up quilting and made many quilts to be donated while participating in the quilting group at the church. She also developed an increasingly artistic quilting style and made many quilts for family members. She is survived by her children, Karen Stone (Warren Klofkorn), Linda (Rick) Ridley, Mikie Rion, Judy (Randall Downer) Stone and daughter-in-law Sherry Stone; her brother, Wayne (Nan) Breon; four grandchildren, James Downer, Phoebe Downer, Jacob (Audra) Stone and Julian Stone; several nieces and nephews; seven step grandchildren; and several great grandchildren. Janice was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Lewis; son, Eric Stone; son-in-law, Nick Rion; and siblings, James Breon, Alice Fox and John Breon. Following Janice’s wishes, a private graveside service was held at Adrian Center Cemetery. A memorial service will be held on Monday, December 11, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at the Adrian First United Methodist Church with Rev. Alice Ford and Rev. Linda Farley officiating. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until the start of the service. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Lenawee, Salvation Army or the charity of your choice. Online condolences and memories may be shared at www.WagleyFuneralHomes.com

Janice M. Stone

June 7, 1933 - November 28, 2023