Lisa Faye Stone

Lisa Faye Stone, age 58, of Henderson, Kentucky, passed away at 7:38 am Sunday, November 5th, 2023, at her home surrounded by family after a year long battle with cancer. Lisa worked for Henderson County Schools for 18 years and was an ELL teacher, teaching students who speak English as a second language. She worked at Bend Gate Elementary, Spottsville Elementary, and Cairo Elementary. Over the course of her career, she worked at the majority of the elementary schools in Henderson. She graduated from Allen County-Scottsville High School in 1983. Lisa received a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from Murray State University and a Masters in Literacy Specialist from the University of the Cumberlands. She was a member of Lighthouse Outreach Church and enjoyed singing, playing piano, and cooking. Her favorite place was the beach. Her whole world revolved around her family. In addition to her mother, Wanda Winters, Lisa was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Jessie and Nema Duncan; and paternal grandparents, Henry and Maurine Winters. Survivors include her husband of 36 years, James “Jim” Stone; her daughter, Rachel Tanaka (Jake) of Henderson, KY; father, Reverend Albert Winters of Henderson, KY; sisters: Debbie McCraw (Vernon) of Morganfield, KY and Jenise Winters of Salem, VA; her grandchildren: Hadley Elizabeth Tanaka, Hannah Elise Tanaka, and Harper Faye Tanaka (due in February); and several nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to Lisa’s Life Celebration from 4:00 until 8:00 pm, Thursday, November 9th, and again on Friday starting at 8:30 am at Benton-Glunt & Tapp Funeral Home in Henderson, KY. The funeral service will be held at 12:00 pm on Friday, November 10th, 2023, at the funeral home with Pastor Tim Winters, Pastor Greg Lindsey, and Pastor David Stone officiating. Burial will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Henderson, KY. Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to the Family Resource Centers of Bend Gate, Spottsville, and Cairo Elementary Schools. Arrangements entrusted to Benton-Glunt & Tapp Funeral Home, “A Life Celebration® Home”. Visit www.bentongluntandtappfuneralhome.com to make online condolences.

Lisa Faye Stone

September 2, 1965 - November 5, 2023