Dot Toler's Obituary
Dot Toler, born November 10, 1911 to parents Walter Henry Davis and Jimmie Virginia McCann Davis went to her Lord in heaven April 5, 2006. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Thomas Toler, son Donald Lee Toler and five brothers, Henry, Richard, Dewey, Frank and Howard Davis and four sisters, Ethel Pliler, Johnnie Pearl Ferguson, Corrie DeArment and Clara Davis who died in infancy. Dot is survived by daughter Janell Toler Stone of Longview and son James Thomas Toler, Jr. and daughter in law Dee Toler of Nederland, Texas, thirteen grandchildren and their spouses and friends ? Keith and Linda Stone, Kent Stone and Patti James of Longview, Gifford and Dawn Stone Hesketh of Newbury Park, California, Kirk Stone and Mark Coker of Glendale, California, Karen and Keith Mullins of Buna, Texas, James Thomas, III and Tracey Toler of Houston, Mike and Sandy Toler of Mesquite, Scott and Angie Toler of College Station, Donna Toler of Dallas, Darla Toler of Alvarado, Debbie Toler of Longview, Jay Toler of Nacogdoches and Brandon Toler of Marshall, seventeen great grandchildren, two sister in laws, Helen and Lois Davis, numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives an many old and new friends.
Dot was a caring, giving, kind, yet stern mother and grandmother to her three children and thirteen grandchildren. She was loved and respected by so many, and especially so by her grandchildren and their spouses. She worked hard during her very full life and believed hard work was the secret to staying young. Dot?s Drapery Shop made quality handmade draperies and upholstery cherished by buyers and interior decorators throughout East Texas. Not ever wanting to let anyone down, Dot continued to work well into her eighties when a returning customer would contact her with a special request. At her home in North Longview her greetings were always followed with ?Have you had lunch?? and her good-byes always included, ?Do you need anything?.
Visitation will be at Rader Funeral Home, Longview, from 6 to 8 PM Friday, April 7. Services will be held at Summerfield Methodist United Methodist Church at 10 AM Saturday, April 8 with Reverends Gerald Phillips and Bud Miller officiating. Interment will follow in Summerfield Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, please contribute to Summerfield United Methodist Church, Judson, Texas or Greater Hospice of Longview.
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