The family of prominent Southern Baptist pastor Mike Stone is facing an unimaginable loss following the death of their 19-year-old daughter, Sarah Ellington Stone, after years of serious health complications. Yet amid their grief, the family is holding firmly to the Christian faith that sustained Sarah throughout her difficult journey.
Sarah passed away on November 3, her family announced in an emotional message shared on social media. Her death marks the end of a lengthy struggle with multiple debilitating medical conditions, but her loved ones say they find comfort in knowing that she is now at peace with the Lord.
“With heavy hearts upheld by our Christian faith, we want to share that our precious Sarah has gone to be with the Lord. Though we grieve, our hope in Jesus gives us absolute confidence in her eternal state,” Stone said.
The pastor also shared a powerful message about his daughter’s faith, emphasizing that while her earthly life has ended, her belief in Jesus Christ gives her family hope beyond the grave.
