On June 11, 1956, Stella Mae Rawls was born to Jerlene Rawls Ford and Willie G. McFarland. She lived with her Uncle Malcom and Aunt Evalina Bronson, until her teenage years. She graduated from the J.H. Rowe class of 1975.

Stella was an active member of Armstrong Memorial CME Church and worked at Jasper Newton Health Department, until her health failed. She is most remembered for her many years of service with JISD as a bus driver and custodian.

Preceding her in death is her son, DuShaud Murchison; brother, Edgar Ford; sisters, Renee Magee and Linda Sue Bean; and mother, Jerlene Ford, step-father Lamar Ford.

Her legacy will go on for her children: MeAnnca Singleton (Shean), Rashaud Murchison (Rolonda), Michael Rawls (Chrystal), and Michelle Rawls; siblings, Annie Brooks, Jimmy Ford, Charlie Ford (Conteka), Edsel (Michelle) Ford, Stephanie (Russhun) Limbrick, Earl (Laveta) McFarland, Katie McFarland, Barbara McFarland (Myron), William (Terrill) McFarland, Patrick Simmons, Deann Simmons (George), Tammie McFarland, Makisha McFarland, Samuel McFarland, and Pamela McFarland (Randy); grandchildren, Kegan Spikes, Ce'Erra and Shean, Jr., Singleton, Stephaun and Xavier Murchison Jakeman Harris, Derion Salter, DeShawn Rawls, Cameron, Anaria and Aniria Broxton, Amaiah Bruno, Jason Carter, Jr., Malachi Rawls, and Karslynn Spikes; great-granddaughter; step-mom, Carol McFarland; four god-daughters, Felita Spikes, Niesha Fuentes, LaShandrea Armstrong, and Jacqueline Simmons; and a host of other family and friends.