Martha Stone Vannaman

1935 - 2019

Martha Stone Vannaman, 84, of Midland, passed away Friday, December 6, 2019 at her residence. She was born February 10, 1935 in Tulsa, OK to the late Clyde Norman and Ruth (Borders) Stone. Martha married Thomas L. Vannaman on June 9, 1956 in Midland. Thomas was serving in the Navy and the family moved to many states, including California, Virginia, Michigan, Rhode Island and even to the Philippines. Martha was a devoted homemaker who enjoyed reading, knitting, cross stitch and puzzles. She was a supportive wife to her husband and his military service and a loving mother and grandmother. She is preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Thomas L. Vannaman; and her parents. Martha is survived by her sons, Thomas L. Vannaman, Jr. and wife Tammy of Midland and Timothy S. Vannaman and wife Renae of Newark, TX; daughter, Valerie K. Vannaman of Midland; and seven grandchildren, Alyssa Welford, Thomas Vannaman, Elena Ball, Kimberley Vannaman, Joshua Vannaman, Lara Vannaman and Gwen Vannaman. The family will receive friends for visitation on Tuesday, December 10, 2019 from 4:00-8:00 p.m. at Ellis Funeral Home. Graveside services will be Wednesday, December 11, 2019 at 11:00 a.m at Resthaven Memorial Park with Pastor Jeff Franklin officiating. The family would like to especially thank Hospice of Midland for the wonderful care and respect that you gave our mother. In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial donation to Lone Star Sanctuary for Animals. Please visit ellisfunerals.com to leave online condolences.