Oakland – Betty Lou Stone, 90, passed away on the evening of December 18, 2024, at Lakewood Manor in Waterville, with family and friends by her side. Betty was born in Houlton on June 9, 1934, daughter of Lester and Eva (Seeley) Adams. She worked at a papermill in Fairfield for more than thirty years.

Betty was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother. She will be deeply missed. She married the love of her life, husband of 70 years, David Stone. Betty loved the Lord, family, country music, and luncheons with her friends.

She was predeceased by both her parents; husband David Stone; grandchild Damon Alexander; sisters Dorris Wilson, Mildred Tidd, and Madeline Clark; and brother Preston Adams.

Betty is survived by sons Peter Stone and his wife Patty, Mark Stone and his wife Gayle, and Matt Stone and his wife Mary; daughters Carol Thomas and her husband Paul, Pam Stone, Diana Stevens and her husband Randy, and Joyce Towers and her husband William; fourteen grandchildren, twenty-five great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren; many nieces, nephews, and cousins; as well as family friend Jeffery Nightingale.

The family will be having a graveside service on May 31, 2025, at Lewis Cemetery in Oakland at 10:00am. A celebration of life to follow at the American Legion (upstairs) on Church Street in Oakland.

A special thank you is due to the in-home care workers, Lakewood Manor Nursing Home, as well as Beacon Hospice Care for all their support, love, care, and comfort.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to St. Jude’s in Betty Stone’s name by calling 1-800-213-6584.