Staff

Understanding of what the funeral should accomplish and dedication to the principle that everything possible will be done to help is our goal. Our funeral homes take pride in offering you personal attention and distinctive service. You can count on us to be a source of caring and comfort during a difficult time.

Gary Stone	Gary C. Stone of Colony Drive, North Wilkesboro joined the staff of Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home in March of 1990. Gary is married to Gaynell Johnson Stone and they have one son, Matthew Gary Stone and one grandson, Eli. Gary graduated from North Wilkes High School in 1967, from Wilkes Community College in 1981, and received his Funeral Service Degree from Fayetteville Technical Community College in May 2002. Gary is a member of Union Baptist Church in Millers Creek, North Wilkesboro Masonic Lodge #407, and a volunteer with the Wilkes Central Athletics program and the Walker Center at Wilkes Community College. In addition to being a funeral director at Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home, Gary is manager of Scenic Memorial Gardens in Moravian Falls.
Terry R. Stokes	Terry R. Stokes, of Moravian Falls joined Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home staff in 1993, when he started working at our cemetery, Scenic Memorial Gardens in Moravian Falls. Terry is married to Vernadeen S. Stokes and they have three children, Bradley S. Stokes, Brandon S. Stokes, and Tamera S. Stotler and four grandchildren. Terry graduated from Newton – Conover High School in 1958. He attended Wingate College and Lenoir Rhyne College. Terry graduated from the North Carolina Highway Patrol School at the University of North Carolina. Terry retired from the North Carolina Highway Patrol before joining our staff. Terry is a member of the Atonement Lutheran Church, Wilkes Y’s Men’s Club, Charter member of the Moravian Falls Optimist Club, and coaches AAU & YBOA basketball.
Vernadeen S. Stokes	Vernadeen S. Stokes, of Moravian Falls joined Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home staff in March of 1994, when she started working at our cemetery, Scenic Memorial Gardens in Moravian Falls. Vernadeen is married to Terry R. Stokes and they have three children, Bradley S. Stokes, Brandon S. Stokes, and Tamera S. Stotler and four grandchildren. Vernadeen graduated from Newton Conover High School in 1962. She is an active member of Atonement Lutheran Church in Wilkesboro. She has been the president of the Women of Lutheran Church for 14 years, on the church council for four years, past president of the Wilkes Y’s Mennetts, a member of the board of directors of the Community Health Connection, volunteer training specialist with the Aid Association for Lutherans for nine years and treasurer of the A. A. L. for nine years.