Mary Lou Rhaney

Mary Lou Rhaney was born on July 5, 1948, in Augusta, Georgia, to Eddie Stone and Mary Steed. She was the fourth of six children, growing up in a close-knit family where her radiant smile and joyful laugh became her signature. Known for her kindness and generosity, Mary devoted herself to caring for others, a quality that shone even more brightly in her role as a mother.

On February 2, 1968 Mary married Willie James "Buck" Rhaney, and together they were blessed with their beloved son, Madero James Rhaney, who was truly the joy of her life.

She received her education in the Richmond County School System and proudly graduated in 1966 from T. W. Josey High School. Mary went on to dedicate many years of service to the Radiology Department at the Medical College of Georgia, where she retired with honor and respect from her colleagues.

A woman of profound faith, Mary was a dedicated and cherished member of Friendship Baptist Church. Her life beautifully reflected her devotion to God, her deep love for family, and her steadfast commitment to serving others with kindness and humility. Mary faithfully partnered with Minister Ruby Simmons to ensure the church was always prepared for worship, offering her time and heart in service to the congregation.

Mary is preceded in death by her parents Eddie and Mary Stone, her husband Willie James "Buck" Rhaney, her son, Madero James Rhaney, her grandson Madarius Rhaney, her siblings, Sara Latimore, Frank Stone, James Stone, Salaney Stone, and her mother-n-law Ruby Kelly.

Mary leaves to cherish her memory; three granddaughters: Shequila Rhaney, Katrina Rhaney, NY' Asia Nabritt, all of Augusta, GA; one grandson Madero "Lil Dee" Rhaney, Augusta, GA; one great grandson, Earnest Sheron Broadwater, Jr, one brother Frederick E. Stone, Ellenwood, GA four sister-n-laws: Frances Stone Jackson, Linda Stone Brooks, Felicia Stone and Mae Stone, all of Augusta, GA; one uncle, Albert L. Thomas, Augusta, GA; two aunts, Bernice Thompkins, Augusta, GA, and Rosa Thompkins, Fort Lauderdale, FL, nephews: Eddie Stone, Ellenwood,GA, Antonio Latimore, Reginald Stone, all of Augusta, GA Frederick M. Young, Conyers, GA, Jamaal Kelley, Decatur, GA, Unique Ismail, Kingston, NC; nieces: Deborah Stone, Amani Crawford, all of Augusta, GA, Audra Stone-Unthank, Adrienne Stone, all of Douglasville, GA, Kenya Burroughs, Conyers, GA, Sherry Stone, Boston, Massachusetts, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family, and dear friends who will continue to honor her life and legacy.