TOMMIE JO HULING

Tommie Jo Huling, 81, passed away Wednesday, March 11, 2009. She was born in Wellington, Texas on December 27, 1927 and grew up in San Angelo where she graduated from San Angelo Central High School in 1945. After high school, she attended Texas Tech University. She married the love of her life, Gerald Huling on June 2, 1946, after he returned from serving in the U.S. Armed forces during World War II. She was a homemaker while raising her family and later worked at Goodfellow Credit Union and Mitsubishi Aircraft and was the manager of Cielo Vista Apartments from 1975 to 1978. She was a life-long member of First Presbyterian Church. She enjoyed water skiing, golf, and playing bridge but most of all in her life, she loved spending time with her family and friends, who were an endless source of pride and joy in her life. She is survived by her son, Greg Huling and wife Crystal of San Angelo; daughter, Leslie Huling of Austin, Texas; daughter, Lisa Diebitsch and her husband Gregg; "brother", Donald Chandler and wife Bonnie; sister-in-law, Louise Moulton and sister-in-law, Monette Huling Lasater and husband Albert; six grandchildren, Grant Huling and wife Missy of Austin; Garrett Huling and wife Natalie of McAllen; Stacy and Graham Austin of Austin, Texas and Colton and McKenna Diebitsch of San Angelo; Great grandchildren, Ava and Grayson Huling of Austin, Texas and a number of loving and supportive nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her husband, Gerald S. "Bitsy" Huling; her parents, Joe and Ella Moulton; her sister and brother-in-law, Josephine and Trammel Wilson; her brother Pete Moulton; and her nephew, Joe Moulton. The Pallbearers will be, Grant Huling, Garrett Huling, Graham Austin, and Tom Austin. Honorary pallbearers include Gregg Diebitsch and Marshall Huling. Tommie had a great sense of humor and she will be dearly missed by all, but especially by her beloved sister-in-law, Louise Moulton; her best friend, Francis Pinson and her dear friends Gloria and Travis Perry. We love you "Mimi" and are so thankful we had you all these years. A service celebrating her life will be at 3:00pm, Friday, March 13, 2009 at Robert Massie Riverside Chapel with Pastor Harold Watkins of Freedom Fellowship Church officiating. Burial will follow at Fairmount Cemetery. Arrangements are by Robert Massie Funeral Home. A family visitation will be held on Friday before the funeral from 1:45pm to 2:45pm at the Robert Massie Funeral Home. The family wishes to express special thanks to the staff at Meadow Creek Nursing Home who provided her with loving care and to the doctors and nurses of Shannon Medical Center and VistaCare Hospice, especially Chaplain J.T. Tucker for his prayer and concern. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions in her honor be made to the charity of your choice or Meals for the Elderly, the American Cancer Society or American Heart Association.

March 16, 2009
Kay Kimrey
Greg, Leslie and Lisa...what fun times we all have all those years on the lake! Those years will always be treasured memories. All the time our parents and us kids spent together were the best times of our lives...never to be forgotten! My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of loss. May God fill your hearts with precious memories, laughter, love and pride that she was your Mother. How blessed we all were to have had her in our lives. Thinking of you and sending my deepest sympathy and love.

March 14, 2009
Bubba Bryce
On behalf of the Bryce family, I'm so sorry for your loss. Let me know if there's anything I can do to help. I'm sorry we weren't able to make the services.

March 13, 2009
Mary Anne (Lavender) Gordon
Leslie, Greg, and Lisa, I am so sorry and saddened to read of your mom's passing. She just about raised me for many years during our Santa Rita days. I have many happy memories hanging with your family and just loved her. May you have peace knowing she's sleeping with the angels tonight.

March 13, 2009
Peggy Black
You all are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. I pray the Lord will give you strength and comfort. What a special lady. Love you all, Peggy and Bryan Black Shauna and Corey Owens

March 13, 2009
Debbie Matthews
Greg, I am so sorry to hear about your mother. I went to school with you at Central High. I remember you as being such a nice guy and that reflects on what a wonderful mother you have. You and your family are in my prayers. May God bless give you and give strength and comfort at this very difficult time.