Mary Lou Freeman Stockton's Obituary
Mary Lou Freeman Stockton, age 85, passed away peacefully May 4, 2022. She was born September 20, 1936 in Henderson, TN to Oscar and Allene Freeman. She married her longtime friend and love, Franklin D. Stockton, in April of 1958 who preceded her in death in 2014. She was also preceded in death by her brother Fred Freeman (Judy). She is survived by her daughter, Ginny (Mike) Mount; two grandsons, Robert (Milly) Mount, and David Mount; two great-grandchildren, Britton and Parker Mount; one sister : Nadine (Jerry) Carroll; numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, extended family members, and friends. Mary Lou loved her family and friends. Her only daughter Ginny opened a dance studio where she gained many more children that she was happy to call her own. These children referred to her as “Nannie” just like her own grandchildren. Nannie loved watching her children dance over the years. Mary Lou retired from the Shelby County Health Department and also worked for BellSouth. Family will receive friends Saturday May 7, 2022 12:00pm - 1:00pm at Memorial Park Funeral Home, followed by the service in Chapel. Everyone is invited to the reception following the service at Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers please make a donation to the American Cancer Society or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Memorial Park Funeral Home and Cemetery, 5668 Poplar Ave. Memphis, TN 38119, 901-767-8930, “Behind the Stone Wall”.
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