Elizabeth "Betty" Bass StoneElizabeth "Betty" Bass Stone passed away August 4, 2017, at the age of 92. She loved her family, friends, and community without reservation and brought joy to countless lives. Betty was born on July 25, 1925, in Shreveport, Louisiana. After graduating from Fair Park High School, she attended LSU where she was one of the first women to be accepted as a member of the Golden Band from Tiger Land. She met the love of her life and devoted husband of 72 years, Harry L. Stone, at LSU. Their love story has been an inspiration to many. Betty's indomitable spirit was evident in the way that she chose to live her life to the fullest. Never content to be an observer, she volunteered in a variety of organizations that illustrated both her interests and her commitment to this community. She served as president of the Monroe Garden Club, president of the Town and Country Garden Club, vice-president of the Junior League of Monroe's Sustainers on Standby, and as a board member on the Board of Trustees for the Twin City Art Foundation/Masur Museum of Art. She was also a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution, an active member of Grace Episcopal Church, and worked as a docent at the Biedenharn Museum. Betty was preceded in death by her parents, Terrell and Winnifred Bass; brother, Terrell Bass, Jr.; and daughter, Martha Stone Husmann. She is survived by her husband, Harry; daughters, Susan S. Miksa and Emily S. Council; sons-in-law, Rudi Miksa and Gary Husmann; daughter-in-law, Kristie Husmann; and special "daughters of the heart", Pam Hansen and Mitzie Galligan. She leaves six grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. A Celebration of Life service will be Monday, August 14th, at Grace Episcopal Church. Visitation will be at Kilbourne Hall at noon, with services in the church at 1:00pm. Rev. Michael Bordelon will officiate. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to Grace Episcopal Church or to a . The family also wishes to express its gratitude to Dr. Ron Hammett and Dr. Floyd Jones for their tender mercies and care toward Betty during her final weeks of life.Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.comMulhearn Funeral HomeSterlington RoadMonroe, LA