Bessie Leola Stone Gainey age 68 of Burgaw died Wednesday May 13, 2015 at home.

She was born February 15, 1947 in Mecklenburg County daughter of the late Marshall and Bessie Freeman Stone.

She is survived by two daughters, Tammy Cribb (Jimmy) of Rocky Point and Michelle Prevatte (Harold) of Burgaw; five grandchildren, Jimmy Cribb Jr. and fiancé Angie, Candace Cribb, Heather Hollingsworth, Jonathon Benjamin, and Josiah Hickman; five great grandchildren, Felicity, Alexis, Aryana, Danyella, and Wyatt; two brothers, Marshall Stone (Vicky) of TX, and Cliff Lowery of Wilmington; many nieces and nephews; and loving pet Little Man, Alvin.

She was predeceased by her husband Wayne Gainey, daughter Angie Downs, and twin brother Leslie Stone.

Bessie worked and retired from GE after 23 years in the nuclear and aircraft department.

Graveside services will be at 11:00 AM Saturday May 16, 2015 at Greenlawn Memorial Park Wilmington. Reverend Micky Easterling will officiate.

The family will receive friends Friday 6-7:00pm at Harrell's Funeral Home.

You are invited to sign the guest book and write a tribute or message to the family.