Natalie Stone Spalding

NATALIE STONE SPALDING September 3, 1945 – July 26, 2024 Natalie Stone Spalding passed away peacefully on July 26, 2024, at St. Joseph's Hospital in Atlanta after a two-and-a-half-year battle with cancer. Natalie was pre-deceased by her parents, John William (Bill) Stone, Jr. and Lily Pierce Cornelius Stone. She is survived by her brother, John William Stone, III (Mary) of Nashville; her three nieces, Tippins Stone Kitchin (Leggett) of Norfolk, VA, Mary Katherine Stone Bouldin (Andrew) of Nashville, and Elizabeth Stone Gerding (Chris) of Nashville; and nine great nieces and nephews. Natalie was born in Nashville and grew up on Chanticleer Farm in Shelbyville, Tennessee. As a young child, Natalie developed a love of horses that she never outgrew. She started riding when she was five years old on a pony named Dixie Dan. As a teenager, Natalie rode Chantilly Lace and Mr. Mischief, both Tennessee Walking Horses. When she moved to Atlanta, she began riding hunter-jumper horses with Shakerag Hounds, a fox hunting club where she made many dear friends. Her last horse was aptly named "Last Waltz", barn name Walter. Natalie, being the courageous, feisty soul she always was, rode Walter up to one month before she died. She loved her many pets over the years, especially her Jack Russell Terriers, Gatsby and Wesley. Natalie had many close lifelong friends in Atlanta and from her hometown of Shelbyville. She would get together with the "Tennessee Girls" for a yearly trip. Their friendship was so wonderful that it seemed like they were never apart. After graduation from Shelbyville Central High School, Natalie attended Stephens College, a women's junior college in Missouri, which was renowned for its academics and riding program. Following graduation from Stephens, Natalie attended Louisiana State University, where she was a member of Delta Delta Delta Sorority. After receiving her BS degree from LSU, Natalie moved to Atlanta, where she initially worked as a buyer for Rich’s Department Store. In the early 1970’s, she began what would be a long and successful career in Atlanta as a residential real estate agent with Harry Norman Realtors. Natalie was a woman of deep faith and a devoted member of Peachtree Presbyterian Church. Her memorial service will be held at Kellett Chapel at Peachtree Presbyterian at 2:00 PM on Thursday, August 8th, followed by a reception at the church. In lieu of flowers and in keeping with the spirt of Natalie's philanthropy and love for animals, contributions may be made to your local animal shelter or horse rescue.

Natalie Stone Spalding

September 3, 1945 - July 26, 2024