Earlstene Bruton

Mahone

Earl Stene Bruton Mahone, age 81, affectionately called "Dity", was born October 30, 1933 in Frankville, AL to the late J.B. Bruton and the late Thelma Bumpers Bruton. She departed this life Friday, May 22, 2015 at Washington County Nursing Home, Chatom, AL.

Earl Stene was a member of Cooper Lewis C.M.E. Church and served in many capacities until she became ill and unable to serve. She retired from the Washington County School System. Earl Stene's life has been an inspiration to all who came in contact with her. She became an instant friend to everyone that met her.

In addition to her parents, Earl Stene was preceded in death by her husband, Ross Mahone.

She leaves to mourn, a brother, Johnnie (Arlease) Bruton of Columbus, GA; a step-daughter, Bobbie Colson of Buena Vista, GA; a step-granddaughter, Janice (Will) Getter of Pearson, GA; three step –grandsons, James Kelley of Houston, TX; Jimmy Kelly and Keith Colson, both of Buena Vista, GA; a step-great-granddaughter, Cheree Colson of Phoenix City, AL; an adopted god-son, Ji'Quan Woods, and a host of nephews, nieces, other relatives, and many, many friends, too numerous to mention yet sincerely appreciated.

Viewing Friday, May 29, 10am until the 11am service at Cooper Lewis CME Church, 170 Dr. Martin Luther King Avenue, Chatom, AL. Following burial in Hillcrest Cemetery, Chatom, AL, the family will receive friends in the fellowship hall of the church.

Condolences to the family at www.andrewsfuneralhomejackson.com and on Andrews Funeral Home Facebook page. Services entrusted to Andrews Funeral Home, Jackson, AL..