Mrs. Tommie Louise Stone

Tommie Louise Stone, 91, of Henderson passed away on November 11th, 2014 at Good Shepherd Medical Center in Longview, TX under Hospice Care. Tommie was born November 22nd, 1922 in Eldorado, AR to Thomas and Tressie Machen. Tommie attended Gaston schools where she was a twirler before switching to London High School. Tommie graduated in 1942 and was voted most popular in her class. Tommie married Douglas Banks Stone on July 4th, 1942 and was married for over 72 years. After serving in the Coast Guard Spars for a short time, Tommie worked various jobs before staying at home to raise her family. She was a wonderful cook and hosted all holidays and get-togethers at her house, everyone’s favorite place to be. Tommie also loved ballroom dancing and traveling with her husband. She and Doug lived several places, including Houston, Dallas, New London and Longview before finally settling in Henderson. Tommie was a member of the London Methodist Church for many years. Tommie and Doug had four children: Sandi Greenhill, Karen and husband William Sears, Nancy and husband Thomas White, and Gary Stone. Tommie had one brother: Thomas Machen Jr. Tommie had 10 grandkids: Kelli and husband Roland Badillo, Kirk and wife Delana Greenhill, Jodi and husband Stephen Tucker, Justin and wife Kelly Sears, Sydney and husband Rodney Shelton, Jarod and wife Rebecca Sears, Hunter and wife Ana White, Mason and wife Shelley White, Seven and wife Crystal Stone and Garrett Stone. Tommie had 28 great-grandkids: Jake McCoy, Colbie and husband Chase Kratz, Cody and Zachary Greenhill, Taylor Knies, Joe, Chloe and Stone Tucker, Summer and husband Robbie Kelsey, Taylor and Colton Sears, Destiny and husband Jake Hooper, Hannah Childress, Dylan and wife Carli DeVance, Mackenzi DeVance, River, Laken, Stormi, Ryder and Rayce Shelton, Destiny and Dalton Sears, Tristan Graham, Sadie and Sophie White, Lily, Jasmine and Bodhi Stone. Tommie had 5 great-great-grandkids: Justin and Tommy Kelsey, Peyton Hooper and Kaden and Kolton Kratz. Tommie was preceded in death by her parents; sister Ruth Pauline Machen; and son-in-law Joe Greenhill. In celebration of her life, services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, November 15th, 2014, at Crawford A. Crim Funeral Home chapel with Rev. Joe Orr officiating. Condolences may be made online at www.crawfordacrim.com.

Mrs. Tommie Louise Stone

November 22, 1922 - November 11, 2014