Carmoleta Amanda Elizabeth Stone

Carmoleta Amanda Elizabeth (Sisk) Stone, 94, went to her heavenly home on, Sunday, September 8, 2013. Carmoleta was born on February 19, 1919, in the Oklahoma panhandle near Griggs, to Sam and Nettie Sisk. She spent her childhood years in Chamber Springs, Arkansas, where she attended school in a one room schoolhouse, along with her brother, Clessie Olson Sisk, and sister, Loveta Sisk Lyons. Carmoleta married Roy Herman Stone, on August 12, 1939. They had several wonderful adventures together in the first years of their marriage, including: starting up a general store in Fort Gibson, Oklahoma; a move to Sacramento, California, where Carmoleta was baptized in a creek. They moved to Tulsa where Roy worked at McDonnell Douglas. From Tulsa, they moved to Vinita, Oklahoma where they operated a laundry service with sister Loveta. In 1945, Carmoleta and Roy moved home, to Afton, Oklahoma, where they operated the Afton Motel. There they raised their three children and spent the rest of their lives. Carmoleta lived an active and full life surrounded by many people who loved her. She was a member of the First Christian Church of Afton for over 65 years. During that time, she served her heavenly Father in many different capacities. She taught Sunday School, sang in the choir, went to church camp with the kids, and was a member of Bethany Circle and Lords Ladies. She loved her church family and enjoyed watching the children grow. Carmoleta was a respected Avon Sales Representative for over 50 years. She had the privilege of serving many great people in the area, and enjoyed calling on them. She retired at 90 years of age. Carmoleta enjoyed traveling. She was often planning a trip and was blessed to see many exciting places in her lifetime. She had been to Europe, seeing Germany, France, Austria, Switzerland, Luxembourg, Holland and Belgium. She traveled to Canada, and every state in the U.S. (except Alaska). Her favorite place was Hawaii. Carmoleta was a feisty competitor. She enjoyed playing cards, especially pitch, and she really liked to win! Her competitive nature made her a consistent presence at the sporting events of her five grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren. She was also a fan of the Kansas City Royals, and the Washington Redskins, watching their games when possible. Among the many celebrating Carmoleta�s memory are: her three children, Donald Gene Stone and wife Jennine (Afton, Oklahoma), Geraldine Sreaves and husband Gil (Grove, Oklahoma), and Terry Dean Stone and wife Sue (Northport, Alabama); Her five grandchildren: Reggie Stone (Afton, Oklahoma), Amanda Hutchison (Claremore, Oklahoma), Brian Neil Stone (Claremore, Oklahoma), Amber Thrash (Hamilton, Virginia), and Alison Sreaves (Tulsa, Oklahoma); Her twelve great-grandchildren: Blake, Britani, Gage and Gavin Stone; Hunter, Hayden and Heath Hutchison; Jayden, Abriel, Tylie, Zyah, and Berek Thrash. Nephews: Gerald Lankford and wife Loretta, Joe Ben Stone and wife Viole t, Sid Browning and John Abitz. Niece: Joy Lynn Davis and husband Allan. And several cousins. Husband, Roy Herman Stone, preceded her in death on November 27, 1987

Carmoleta Amanda Elizabeth Stone

February 19, 1919 - September 8, 2013