Toler, Dot 

Dot Toler, born November 10, 1911, to parents, Walter Henry Davis and Jimmie 
Virginia McCann Davis, went to her Lord in heaven April 5, 2006. She was 
preceded in death by her husband, James Thomas Toler; son, Donald Lee Toler; 
five brothers, Henry, Richard, Dewey, Frank, and Howard Davis; and four sisters, 
Ethel Pliler, Johnnie Pearl Ferguson, Corrie DeArment, and Clara Davis who died 
in infancy. Dot is survived by daughter, Janell Toler Stone of Longview; son, 
James Thomas Toler Jr. and daughter-in-law, Dee Toler of Nederland, Texas; 13 
grandchildren and their spouses and friends, Keith and Linda Stone, Kent Stone 
and Patti James of Longview, Gifford and Dawn Stone Hesketh of Newbury Park, 
California, Kirk Stone and Mark Coker of Glendale, California, Karen and Keith 
Mullins of Buna, Texas, James Thomas III and Tracey Toler of Houston, Mike and 
Sandy Toler of Mesquite, Scott and Angie Toler of College Station, Donna Toler 
of Dallas, Darla Toler of Alvarado, Debbie Toler of Longview, Jay Toler of 
Nacogdoches, and Brandon Toler of Marshall; 17 great-grandchildren; two 
sisters-in-law, Helen and Lois Davis; numerous nieces, nephews, and other 
relatives; and many old and new friends. Dot was a caring, giving, kind, yet 
stern mother and grandmother to her three children and 13 grandchildren. She 
was loved and respected by so many, and especially so by her grandchildren and 
their spouses. She worked hard during her very full life and believed hard work 
was the secret to staying young. Dot's Drapery Shop made quality handmade 
draperies and upholstery cherished by buyers and interior decorators throughout 
East Texas. Not ever wanting to let anyone down, Dot continued to work well into 
her eighties when a returning customer would contact her with a special request. 
At her home in north Longview, her greetings were always followed with "Have you 
had lunch?," and her good-byes always included, "Do you need anything?" Visitation 
will be at 6-8 p.m. Friday evening, April 7, 2006, at Rader Funeral Home of 
Longview. Services will be held 10 a.m. Saturday, April 8, 2006, at Summerfield 
Methodist United Methodist Church, with the Reverend Gerald Phillips and the 
Reverend Bud Miller officiating. Interment will follow in Summerfield Cemetery. In 
lieu of flowers, please contribute to Summerfield United Methodist Church, Judson, 
Texas; or Greater Hospice of Longview. A memorial guestbook may be signed online at 
www.raderfh.com.

Published in the Longview News-Journal on 4/7/2006.