Irene Nail Stoner
September 21, 1928 - December 30, 2019
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Irene Nail Stoner
September 21, 1928 - December 30, 2019
Obituary
Irene Nail Stoner of Tulsa, Oklahoma passed away peacefully on Monday, December 30th, 2019 at the age of 91 years. Irene is survived by three children, seven grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren.
Irene was born in Centralia, Oklahoma in 1928. She was the second of five children to Nick and Rubalee Nail who raised their family in Vinita, Oklahoma. After attending college at Freed-Hardeman and Abilene Christian College, Irene graduated from the University of Tulsa with a degree in Teaching.
Irene worked for Deep Rock Oil Company where she met and fell in love with Lil Edward Stoner, Jr., a TU law school graduate. They were married in 1953. Irene and Lil made Tulsa their home where they raised two sons and two daughters.
Irene was both a homemaker and working mother, balancing these roles with her interests in politics, church activities, as well as enjoying an active social life with her husband, Lil. Irene would fondly speak of her travels with her husband and close friends.
Irene is survived by her daughters, Leigh Lamkin and Jeanne Stoner, and her youngest son, Rex P Stoner. Irene was predeceased by her eldest son, Jack C Stoner and her spouse, Lil.
Irene is also survived by her three sisters, Nova Taylor, Monna Douglas and Kathy Nail. Her older brother, Jack Nail, passed away in 2012.
Irene will be deeply missed by her family and many friends.
Memorial donations can be made to: Oklahomans for Health & Parental Rights. https://okhpr.com/donate/
Memorial Service
- Date & Time: January 9, 2020 (1:00 PM)
- Venue: First Baptist Church
- Location: 403 S. Cincinnati Ave. Tulsa, OK 74103 - (Get Directions)
8 responses to Irene Nail Stoner
Leigh says:
January 3, 2020
I love you mom. Now you can Rest In Peace with daddy and Jack.
Kim Humphrey says:
January 3, 2020
Mary Irene was a sweetheart. A pleasure to visit with.
She will be missed.
Pam Gotcher says:
January 4, 2020
I knew Mrs. Stoner as Leigh's mom, while growing up. We attended the same church, and Leigh and I were friends in school, so I've always known her as Leigh's Mom. Our parents socialized so I would see her at parties in our home with her husband Lil. She always seemed to adore him and often had a lilting, musical laugh. She was always gracious, kind and welcoming to me. In fact, she treated me like royalty every time I saw her. She would get a huge smile on her face and look me straight in the eyes with her bright, sparkling eyes. She was quite beautiful and always impeccably dressed. I always appreciated how kind she was to me. She kept her home beautifully furnished in a warm, traditional style and everything was neat as a pin. She was one of the classiest women I ever knew with her stately demeanor and smart wardrobe. I would run into her downtown on lunch hours while she was working and she always looked like a million dollars and had a glow about her with that big smile on her face. She struck me as the ultimate professional and I'm sure her employers valued her tremendously. She was blessed with a loving family and wonderful husband. Rest in Peace, Mrs. Stoner.
Kathy Nail says:
January 4, 2020
You & Nova were so close growing up & really until the end though not always geographically. You helped take care of me when I was growing up. I wish I could have helped take care of you. I will miss your random calls just to check in with me; & with Novalee, when she was here with me. I love you, Sis! (and I promise to remain close to Leigh always. No doubt, she will take over the “random calls” duty.
Matthew And Sallye Nail says:
January 5, 2020
I have great memories when I was young of our families together. I will miss aunt Irene; she was a beautiful caring woman. I know our Lord Jesus has welcomed her home.