The family of the late R&B singer Angie Stone has announced details for her upcoming memorial services, providing fans and loved ones the opportunity to pay their respects.
Public Memorial in Austell, Georgia
A public Celebration of Life service is scheduled for Friday, March 14, at 11 a.m. The event will be held at the Word of Faith Family Worship Cathedral, located at 212 Riverside Parkway in Austell, Georgia. The family has requested that attendees register in advance to ensure adequate preparations. Registration can be completed online at the provided link.
The service is expected to feature performances and tributes from notable figures in the music and entertainment industry. Scheduled participants include Tyler Perry, Kirk Franklin, Anthony Hamilton, Keke Wyatt, Tamela Mann, Musiq Soulchild, and the Angie Stone Memorial Choir. These artists will honor Stone’s legacy through musical performances and personal reflections.
Private Ceremony in Columbia, South Carolina
Following the public memorial, a private funeral service will take place on Saturday, March 15, in Stone’s hometown of Columbia, South Carolina. The ceremony will be held at the First Nazareth Baptist Church, located at 2351 Gervais Street, where Stone began her singing career in the church choir.
The private service will include a public viewing from noon to 2 p.m., followed by the Homegoing Celebration at 2 p.m. The eulogy will be delivered by Reverend Blakely M. Scott, with officiation by LeSean Tarkington. The family has extended an invitation to all who wish to attend the public viewing and celebration.
Expressions of Sympathy
For those who wish to express their condolences through floral arrangements, deliveries can be made to First Nazareth Baptist Church at the address mentioned above. The family appreciates the outpouring of love and support during this difficult time and encourages fans to join in celebrating Angie Stone’s life and legacy.
Angie Stone, a pioneering figure in R&B and neo-soul music, tragically passed away on March 1 in a car accident in Alabama. She was 63 years old. Stone’s influential career spanned decades, beginning with the all-female hip-hop trio The Sequence and later flourishing as a solo artist known for hits like “Wish I Didn’t Miss You” and “Brotha.”