Active PallbearersKacy Stone Deon SimonMichael Williams Eric Smith, Jr.

Honorary PallbearersJeremy Payne Rico Veals Dominic ThomasChristopher Payne Rodriquez Wynn Marquise BradleyBrandon Singleton Terrance Patrick Jermaine DreweryThomas Patrick Howard Kelly Darrion HillTeason Patrick Broderick Brown Anthony McNeelyMarco Veals Brian Veals Jeremy BarnesLories Thomas Murkel Parker Garry GibsonJohnathan Smith Dominco Mack Matthew DrewerySammy Rogers Timmothy Carter Clyde JonesAdrian Bennett Ray Phillips Anthony PhillipsDarryl L. Brown Charles King Troy DunbarCharles Michael King Anthony Tyler Clifford Payne

AcknowledgementsWE THE FAMILY OF MARLEIGH R. STONE WOULD LIKE TO THANK EVERYONE FOR THE MANY KIND OF EXPRESSIONS AND DEEDS SHOWN TO US DURING THIS VERY DIF-FICULT TIME. WE EXTEND SPECIAL HEARTFELT APPRECIATION TO PASTOR STANLEY PLAIN, A. HAMILTON PLATINUM FUNERAL SERVICE, ZACHARY SCHOOL BOARD, ROL-LINS PLACE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS & FACULTY, ZION CITY COMMUNITY, HOUSE OF STYLES BARBERSHOP, THE RITELL FAMILY AND THE STONE FAMILY FOR ALL THE LOVE AND SUPPORT. IT IS OUR PRAYER THAT GOD WILL BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILIES. BECAUSE YOU PRAYED, WE MADE IT, YOU LOVED, WE STRENGTHENED

RepastTHE REPAST WILL BE IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE BURIAL AT

Rose of Sharon Baptist Church | 312 Old Rafe Meyer RoadCadillac Street Park| 6117 Cadilac Street, Baton Rouge

Arrangements Entrusted To:A. HAMILTON PLATINUM FUNERAL SERVICE

2055 WOODDALE BLVD | BATON ROUGE, LA 70806(225) 952-9111

Memorial Designed by: SL Booker Services, LLC. |225.436.7125| samuelbooker25@gmail.com“Creating Precious Memories One Family At A Time”

Celebration of Lifefor

Friday, February 22, 2019 -12:00 Noon

Rose of Sharon Baptist Church312 Old Rafe Meyer Road | Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70807

Pastor Stanley Plain, Officiant

Earth’s GiftJune 1, 2012

Heaven’s RewardFebruary 16, 2019

“Fire”

Obituary

Marleigh Rion Stone was born to Briona T. Stone and Marvin R. Payne on June 1, 2012. She was a straight “A” student at Rollins Place Elementary School. “Fire” had a dream of becoming a star. She loved modeling, acting, art, and spending time with her siblings. She was a ray of sunshine in the lives of many. Her nat-ural beauty and unique personality was admired by many. She departed this life on Saturday, February 16, 2019 at 10:26 AM at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center.

She leaves to cherish her sweet and loving memories: her mother, Briona T. Stone; father, Marvin R. Payne (Clorissa Hayes); seven siblings, Jayden, McK-enzie, Marvin, Milani, Kadyn, Mahlik, and Mahogany (due to arrive); grand-mothers, Simone Stone and Stacey Payne; grandfathers, Tom Stone and Mar-vin Johnese; great grandmother, Sheryl Thomas;mgreat grandfather, Matthew Slann; great-great grandmother, Bennizine Thompson; great-great grandfather, Cleveland McNair; seven uncles, Kacy Stone, Michael Williams, Darion Hill, Jeremy Payne, Christopher Payne, Von Parker and Tyrian Parker; seven aunts, Markeshia Stone, Raekeisha Payne, Germiyah Payne, Topaz Johnese, Tionne Johnese, Amber Johnese and Kyera Hampton and a host of other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by a grandmother, Shirley “Shelly” Stone; great grandmother, Barbara A. Mitchell; great aunt, Jerry E. Thomas; and a great-great grandfather, Wilbert Johnese.

“Fire”Marleigh, You’ll be forever real. At it’s true love for you we fell. We hold you forever in our hearts and imagine that we’ll never be apart. The love we fell for you will never leave. Just look down on us and believe. Your Brothers and Sisters~The Payne Gang~

NieceOf all the many blessingsHowever great or small

To have had you for a nieceWas the greatest one of all.

The family chain is broken now and nothing seems the same,

but as God takes us one by one the chain will link again.

Love YourAunts and Uncles

Order of ServicePrelude

Processional ------------------------------------------------------ Entrance of Clergy & Family

Musical Selection ------------------------------------------------------- Bro. Arthur Gremillion

Prayer --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sis. Jeary Rodrique

Scripture Reading ----------------------------------------------------- Minister Robby Mitchell Old Testament ................ Ecclesiastes 3:1-4 New Testament .............. Revelation 14:13

Musical Selection ----------------------------------------------------------- Sis. Corrine Vaughn

Mistress of CeremonySis. Elaine Bradley

Words of Comfort ------------------------------------------------------------- Sis. Ivory Sterling

Tributes to Family Rollins Place Elementary, Assistant Principal - Ms. Johnson ELA Teacher- Ms. WoJohn Math Teacher - Ms. Savario A Letter to My Best Friend - Addison Sloan

“Can You Pass the Test” ----------------------------------- Ms. Stacey Payne, grandmother

Musical Selection ------------------------------------------------------------- Bro. Alvin Heatley

The Eulogy ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Rev. Stanley Plain

Final Viewing

Recessional EntombementSOUTHERN MEMORIAL GARDENS

3012 Blount Road | Baton Rouge, Louisiana

A Letter to My Parents & GrandparentsTo My Mommy, Daddy, and Grandparents: Do not blame yourselves and please don’t blame each other for anything that happened to me. Everything that happened in my 6 years of life was GOD’s plan, even down to my gold hour. GOD had a purpose for my life from day one and it has been fulfilled. Everyone did the best that they could do. As I laid in the hos-pital waiting to go home and I heard everyone’s voice, I knew then I was ready to go. I heard everyone except my mommy. I finally heard my Mommy’s voice and she said “Marleigh, I love you so much, talk to GOD and tell him what you want.” I said “GOD mission accomplished, I am ready now.” I know everyone is hurting and missing me but I am OK. When you find yourselves wanting me know I am right there beside you. Mommy I know you feel all alone, but I am with you every breath you take. Stop, breathe and fell my presence whenever you find yourself needing me. Mommy, Daddy, Momo Simone, Momo Stacey, Unkie and Nanny and the rest of my family, I Love You all and I know everyone loved me. Please don’t cry for me for I did not leave you. I just went ahead of you to secure your spots here with me. Momo Simone I didn’t make it to California for my birthday, but I made it to a much better place. Heaven is to die for and I love it. See you all when you get here. Continue to be there for each other and please take care of Mommy. She needs you more than anyone right now. Daddy, try to be strong as you can I know I was your “Fire” that shined. You now have have your very own personal Angel. GOD loved me best and I have gone home to get my rest. See ya later, Your Baby Girl Marleigh Rion Stone AKA Marleigh Moo & Fire