Stella Louise Spence Perdue

Mrs. Stella Spence Perdue age 80 of Stuart, Virginia, made her way home to the Father whom she loved dearly, Friday, February 21, 2025, at Northern Regional Hospital. She was born in McDowell County, West Virginia to the late Walter Elbert Spence, Sr. and Pauline Shelton Spence. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Buren Wayne Perdue, a daughter, Laurie Ann Justice, her grandchildren, Danny Keen and Amber Keen, and a sister, Pauletta Martin. Stella was a longtime member of Harvest Worship Center and dearly loved her church family. She was the chairperson for the food distribution and Operation Christmas Child at the church. She was very civic minded and volunteered with the American Red Cross Disaster Relief, Civil Air Patrol, and Jeb Stuart Rescue Squad. Known as “Mama Stella” to everyone. She lived her life sharing the love of Christ and took joy in her family. She was a devoted wife, loving mother, adoring grandmother, caring sister, aunt, and friend.

Mrs. Perdue is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Gary Wayne Perdue & Dora Lee of Stuart; a daughter and son-in-law, Lisa P. Keen & Danny of Patrick Springs; 7 grandchildren, Thomas Wayne Howell, David Howell & Amanda, Michelle Cruise & Jamie, Donna Harbour & Mark, Wayne Sowers, Darrell Sowers, and Jessica Keen; 14 great-grandchildren; 5 great-great-grandchildren, 2 brothers, Jackie Spence & Linda of Rocky Mount, and Walter Elbert Spence, Jr. & Becky of Stuart; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services for Mrs. Perdue will be held on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, at 2:00 pm at Harvest Worship Center with Pastor David Coleman officiating. The burial will immediately follow in the Perdue Family Cemetery located at 794 Hill Valley Road, Stuart, Virginia. The family will receive friends Tuesday evening at the church from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Harvest Worship Center Building Fund, P.O. Box 485, Stuart, VA 24171. Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.moodyfuneralservices.com.

The family would like to express their appreciation to Liberty Home Healthcare for the care and kindness given to their mom.