Stella Francine North, 75 of Grand Rapids, Michigan, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, September 28, 2022, at her home. Born June 25, 1947, in Jonesboro, Arkansas, she was the daughter of the late Joel and Lois (Hill) Ledford and the wife of the late Bobby North. Stella was a truly amazing woman. She had such a heart for her Savior and His love and compassion poured out of her to touch every person she came in contact with. She loved her family and her greatest joy was spending time with them. She created a loving, nurturing home for her husband and children and later for her grandchildren. She enjoyed fishing and camping. Stella loved flowers and being out in God's beautiful nature. Being around her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren brought Stella great joy and many smiles. She found a church home within the Grand Rapids First Church in Wyoming, Michigan and truly embraced being a member and enjoyed the special relationships formed within the church. Those left to remember Stella are her children, Victoria (Clyde) Hendrickson and Robert (Eva) North; five grandchildren, Jesse, Katherine, Charlotte, T.J., and Isabell; two great-grandchildren, Tabitha Jo and Davina; and her four siblings, Alicia (Ed) Clark, Kay (Butch) Gibson, Joel (Karen) Ledford, and Terry (David) Neuman. Friends may meet with the family at Chappell Funeral Home on Friday, October 7, 2022 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM, at which time the Memorial Service will begin, Pastor Ken Stults officiating. Inurnment to follow in Fennville City Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made in Stella's name to: Roever Evangelistic Association (https://www.daveroever.org) Right to Life Michigan (https://rtl.org/donate/) Grand Rapids First Church (https://app.securegive.com/GRFirst/grand-rapids-first/donate/category) 2100 44th Street SW, Wyoming, MI 49519. Service Details. Visitation When: Friday, October 7th, 2022 11:00am - 12:00pm Location: Chappell Funeral Home Address: 637 West Main Street Fennville, MI 49408 Service When: Friday, October 7th, 2022 12:00pm Location: Chappell Funeral Home Address: 637 West Main Street Fennville, MI 49408 Interment Friday, October 7th, 2022 | 1:00pm When: Friday, October 7th, 2022 1:00pm Location: Fennville City Cemetery Address: Hwy M-89, Fennville, 1/2 miles west of city limits Fennville, MI 49408 Online Memory & Photo Sharing Event Ongoing Online Event About this event In Loving Memory Of Stella North June 25, 1947 - September 28, 2022 Look inside to read what others have shared Family and friends are coming together online to create a special keepsake. Every memory left on the online obituary will be automatically included in this book. View Tribute Book