Carolyn

Theda Carolyn Able Stone (Carolyn) was born to Frank and Doris Able on May 17, 1939, in Wichita Falls, Texas. She went to be with her Lord peacefully on November 4, 2023, surrounded by many of her family members. Carolyn’s family moved many times during her youth, but they settled in Seminole, Texas in her early years of high school. She graduated from Seminole High School in May of 1957. On June 15, 1957, she married Lake Harold Stone (Harold) in Seminole and soon they began their own family. Carolyn always called Seminole her home. She spent the last several years at the Seminole Assisted Living facility and will be missed by the staff and residents.

Carolyn trusted in Christ at thirteen years of age at a GA summer camp. She was an active member of South Seminole Baptist Church in Seminole for many years. She taught Sunday School in the youth department and was a sponsor for countless youth fellowships, camps, and mission trips. She and Harold served at South Seminole for much of their adult lives. Her favorite scripture was Philippians 4:6-7. Carolyn is now experiencing the ultimate peace of God her favorite scripture describes.

Carolyn worked tirelessly as a homemaker. Her home was spotless. There was always something homemade to eat in her kitchen. There was always room for guests at her dinner table. The Stone home was a favorite hangout for many of her boys’ friends. The friends seemed to show up around mealtime because they knew she would invite them to eat. Her home was a warm refuge for all.

After her sons left home, she worked diligently along with Harold as the bookkeeper for Stone Pipe and Tank. For years she handled the company accounts without a computer or spreadsheet. The accounts payable and receivable were done the old-fashioned way, by hand and without mistakes.

Carolyn was predeceased by her parents, Frank and Doris Able and her husband of sixty-two years, Harold. Survivors include her two sons, Mike and his wife, Willie; David and his wife, Stephanie; seven grandchildren, Aaron (Meagan) Stone, Evan (Cele) Stone, Zach (Kelsey) Stone, Lee (Kara)Stone, Aly (Pete)Wall, Zach (Rae) Mendoza and Sara (Derek)Cox, fifteen great grandchildren; and a brother Larry (Lisa) Able.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests you make donations in Carolyn’s memory to your church or favorite charity. They want to say a special thank you to the staff at the Seminole Assisted Living facility for all their kind care. Carolyn will be greatly missed by her family and many friends.

Carolyn’s funeral service will be held Thursday, November 9, 2023, at 10:00a.m. in the First Baptist Church of Seminole, Texas. The interment will follow in the Gaines County Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Ratliff Funeral Home. Family and friend visitation will be Wednesday, October 8, 2023, at 6:00p.m. to 7: 30p.m. at Ratliff Funeral Homes in Seminole, Texas.