Lois Jane Stone "Tootie" a loving mother, grandmother, and friend passed peacefully on April 12, 2025, at North Mississippi Medical Center Tupelo, MS. Lois the first daughter of Chink and Loammer Freeman was born March 7, 1946, in Humboldt, TN.

Lois was baptized and accepted Christ at an early age at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Guntown, MS. Lois later joined Spring Hill Baptist Church in Tupelo, MS.

Lois graduated from George Washington Carver High School in 1965. After graduating from Carver High School, Lois moved to Chicago, IL for several years where she worked at Sears & Roebuck before returning to Tupelo, MS.

Lois worked as a chef at Tupelo Country Club. Lois enjoyed going to work each day at AirCap in Tupelo. She thrived in the daily camaraderie with her coworkers; and retired only after she began experiencing debilitating health problems.

Lois had a love of cooking considerable amounts of food for friends, acquaintances, neighbors, and especially her family and in-laws in Tennessee.

Lois relished having large family cookouts and everyone was welcome to enjoy a delicious meal. Her satisfaction of cooking came from seeing others enjoy her food, and hearing the words, "What a delicious meal!" Lois also had an untapped talent for interior design. Christmas decorating was a true passion that she looked forward to each year in Memphis, TN with her son and his family. Her gift wrapping and tree trimming skills were unmatched.

Lois was united in Holy Matrimony to Charlie "Deuce" Stone September 3, 1985. Deuce was her care giver and provider for many years.

Lois was preceded in death by her siblings, Helen Wicks, Corinth, MS; John Henry Freeman, Robert Earl Freeman, James Freeman, Willie V. Freeman, Onie B. Freeman all of Tupelo, MS.

Lois is survived by her husband Charlie "Deuce"Stone; brother Chink Freeman Jr., (Shirley) Plantersville, MS; her loving son A. Anthony Freeman (Marilyn) Memphis, TN; Lois was cherished by her granddaughters LaToya C. Freeman Womack (LaCedric) Ruston, LA; Zipporah Faith Freeman Chicago, IL; great granddaughters Olivia Grace Womack, Charlotte Chimere Womack Ruston, LA.