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Joan (Aaron) Stone, 81, of Benton passed away on Monday, January 13, 2020 at her home.
Joan was born in Benton, IL on March 4, 1938, the daughter of Rex & Della (Knapper) Aaron.
Mrs. Stone took care of the elderly and she worked in restaurants.
Mrs. Stone is survived by her:
4 Daughters:
Lana Carlton of Benton
Jolynn & husband David Mayberry of Mt. Vernon
Kathy Swofford & husband Mike Orawe of Florida
Patty Hammond of Benton
1 Son: Randy Swofford of Texas
10 Grandchildren:
Beth Ray
Bria Ray
Paul Ray
Elizabeth Carney
Richard Dale Willett
Krystal Mills
Jennifer Swofford
Joey Swofford
Breanna Mayberry
John David Mayberry
16 Great-Grandchildren
1 Niece: Lynn Aaron Ramsey
Several Cousins
Special Friend: Eugene Mezo of Benton
Her special Homemakers:
Melody Franklin of Benton
Pam Eubanks of Christopher
Her Wonderful neighbor: Arletta Shadowen of Benton
Mrs. Stone was preceded in death by her Mother-Della Elliott, Father-Rex Aaron, by 1 Son-Rex Swofford, by a Brother-Jerry Aaron and by her Husbands Gerald Swofford & Paul Stone.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 P.M. Saturday, January 18th at the Morton & Johnston Funeral Home in Benton with Rev. Harl Ray Lewis officiating. Burial will be in the Brady Cemetery in Akin. Visitation will be from 11:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. on Saturday at the funeral home.
For more information or to send online condolences please visit www.mortonjohnstonfuneralhome.com
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