Ruby Earlene Stockton died peacefully in her sleep on February 12, 2020 after a long and happy life. She now walks with God in the company of her husband, Joseph V. Stockton; stepson, Johnny Stockton; brother, Glenn Akin; and parents, Earl T. Akin and Eula M. Akin.

Funeral was held at 1:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 17 in Greenwood Chapel. The family received friends from 4-6 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 16 at Greenwood Chapel. Interment directly followed the funeral and a reception was held thereafter in The Live Oak Room.

Earlene was born on November 14, 1922 in Bryan, TX. She attended college in Houston before moving to Fort Worth, where she married her beloved Joe in 1947. Earlene’s greatest joys and sources of strength were her husband, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Her entire family was inspired by her determination to live life to the fullest. She was a proud member of River Oaks Christian Church for over 60 years.

Beginning in 1985, she began what became an annual tradition with her daughter, Pat, of preparing baskets with strawberry preserves, bread, and butter. The tradition has been shared with her granddaughters, Tonia and Jaclyn, and continues to this day. Earlene was truly a one of a kind woman, a friend and caretaker to all who knew her.

In her final years, despite the loss of many abilities, she maintained her gentle demeanor and her love of dancing and laughter. We will miss Earlene dearly, and know that the breaking of our hearts now is testament to the love and gratitude we will feel for her forever.

Survived by her children, Pat Carr and husband, Richard; Nancy Love and husband, David; Larry Stockton, and Carol Stockton; grandchildren, Tonia Carr, Jaclyn Garcia and husband, David; Raymond Stockton, John Stockton and Christy Stockton Baxter; and five great-grandchildren, Ava, Jack, Cash, Liam and Lily.