Sylvia Stone Obituary
A memorial service will take place at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, February 6th at the First Baptist Church of Bowie, with Pastor Mike Henson officiating.
Sylvia was born in Corsicana, TX, on November 26. 1940 to Mildred and L.R. (Willie) Jackson. She was the oldest of four Jackson siblings. She graduated from Doniphan High School in Doniphan, MO, in 1957 and became a registered nurse upon her graduation from the Baylor School of Nursing in 1962. Sylvia worked as a nurse and homemaker for many years before retiring to Bowie, TX.
Sylvia's hobbies included home decorating (especially for the holidays), knitting, overthrowing small countries on the weekends, and reading. She was a Christian woman who attended many Baptist churches throughout her life ending with First Baptist Church of Bowie, TX. She was also a member of Bowie's Knit Together Sisterhood.
She is predeceased by her parents, three siblings, and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Sylvia is survived by her husband, Tony C. Stone; two sons, daughter-in-law, six grandchildren, and ten great-grandchildren.
Sylvia will be deeply missed by her loved ones and friends as she brought light to people's lives.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in her name to charities of your choice.
Arrangements entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home of Bowie, Texas.
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