Background
Stone, Mary Overstreet was born on March 17, 1924 in Auburndale, Florida, United States. Daughter of LeRoy Blan and Aldah (Myrick) O.
Stone, Mary Overstreet was born on March 17, 1924 in Auburndale, Florida, United States. Daughter of LeRoy Blan and Aldah (Myrick) O.
Student, Orange County Vocational School, Orlando, Florida, 1955. Student, Lock Haven Art Institute, Orlando, 1960. Student, University Tennessee, Knoxville, 1990.
Student, Walters State Community College, 1991. Student, Arrowmont School of Arts/Crafts, 1987. Student, Carson Newman College, 1995.
Owner/operator alteration, drape, slipcover business, Kissimmee, Florida, 1942-1950. Retail sales Hunt Brothers, Herzbergs, 1950-1960. With Martin Marietta Company, Orlando, 1960-1970.
Teacher adult education Monroe County Vocational Technology, Madisonville, Tennessee, 1976-1977, Hiwassee College, Madisonville, 1977-1979. Correspondent The Mountain Press, Sevierville, 1981-1989, E. Tennessee Business Journal, Knoxville, 1988-1989, United Press International, Knoxville, 1988-1989. Editor, writer Experienced Living, Sevierville, from 1989.
Owner, macrame designer Mary's Macrame, 1970-1990. Owner Inspiration Press, from 1993.
Member Sevier County Geriatric Screening Team, since 1986, Sevier County Council on Aging, since 1988, East Tennessee Human Resources Agency, 1994-1996, Sevier County Communications Health Council, 1994-1999. Member Daughters of the American Revolution, League of Women Voters, National League American Pen Women, American Association Retired Persons (women's Initiative spokesperson 1991-1995).
Children: Lily Sue, Mary Lou.