Susan F. Stone

In Loving Memory of Susan Flanagan Stone Susan Flanagan Stone, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away June 13, 2026 leaving behind a legacy of love, dedication, and kindness. Susan was born on July 24, 1949, in Martinsville, Virginia, to Claude Flanagan and Estelle Evans Flanagan. She was baptized at the age of 9 in the Mayo River as a member of Christian View Christian Church. Throughout her life, her faith remained an important part of who she was, and she was later a member of Horsepasture Christian Church and, most recently, Grand Strand Church of Christ. Susan graduated from Drewry Mason High School and continued her education through National Trust School at Northwestern University and Blackstone School of Law Paralegal. She dedicated many years to the legal field. Susan worked for the law firm of Van Osdale, Lester, Howe, and Jordan for 10 years before joining the Horry County Judicial System, where she served for 10 years. She retired in 2022. Susan called Surfside Beach, South Carolina, home for the last 27 years. Before moving there, she lived in Ridgeway, Virginia. Those who knew Susan will remember her warmth, strength, devotion to family, and the love she shared with those around her. Susan is survived by "the love of her life," her husband, Harry V. Stone, with whom she shared 58 years of marriage. She is also survived by her daughters, Betsy (Happy) Monroe of Axton, Virginia, and Kim (Eli) Shegog of New Concord, Ohio; bonus daughter Laura Bowles of Martinsville, Virginia, grandchildren Harrison Monroe, Amelia Monroe, and Samuel Shegog; her brother Terry (Betsy) Flanagan; sister Kay Flanagan; and her nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Claude and Estelle Flanagan, and her granddaughter, Isabelle Monroe. Susan's memory will forever remain in the hearts of her family and all who were blessed to know her. Her love, faith, and the impact she made on others will continue to live on. The funeral service will be held Saturday, June 20, 2026 at 11:00am at Grand Strand Church of Christ with luncheon to follow at 2212 Glenn's Bay Road, Myrtle Beach, SC 29575. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Grand Strand Church of Christ. Goldfinch Funeral Home- Beach Chapel, is in charge of arrangements.

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Susan F. Stone

July 24, 1949 - June 13, 2026