Anna Lorena Stinson's Obituary
Normal0falsefalsefalseEN-USX-NONEX-NONE/* Style Definitions */table.MsoNormalTable{mso-style-name:"Table Normal";mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0;mso-tstyle-colband-size:0;mso-style-noshow:yes;mso-style-priority:99;mso-style-parent:"";mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;mso-para-margin-top:0in;mso-para-margin-right:0in;mso-para-margin-bottom:10.0pt;mso-para-margin-left:0in;line-height:115%;mso-pagination:widow-orphan;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi;}Salt of the EarthLorena Stinson’s life journey began on February 25, 1923. She was born in Williamson County, Tennessee; the first child of William Jasper and Sarah Jane Moore. In Franklin, her family lived in a two room cabin. With the remnants of her home still standing, Lorena was able to still visit prior to her passing. Her family was comprised of hard working, down-to-earth people, who worked, harvested and enjoyed the simple things in life. Lorena attended school until the eighth grade, at which time she was required to pay ten cents for the bus to school. This was more than the family could afford so she quit school. In her later years, around age 50, Lorena went back to school and completed her GED. Marriage and MemphisLorena met her husband, Vernon Stinson, in the same country setting as she lived. They met at a country cakewalk and were married on Christmas Eve, 1940. Following their marriage, Vernon entered the military and spent the duration of the war with a construction battalion in Guam. Lorena saved the 250+ letters that the two lovingly exchanged during that time. Following the war, Lorena and Vernon started their family by raising their children, Larry and Janice. In the mid 60’s, the two moved to Memphis as Vernon’s employer, John Deere, closed up shop in Nashville. In Memphis, Lorena, and later Vernon, became heavily involved in the Eastern Star and the Masons. This involvement allowed for a new social circle to be formed and they were both very active. However, as health declined, they returned to the Nashville area to be in the company of family. Caring SoulLorena was full of life and loved caring for others. Her daughter-in-law recalled that Lorena would wake early to ask what you wanted for breakfast; she would prepare any and every request. Her loving and giving manner helped take care of her brother who suffered from a rare disease. She stayed with him in Vanderbilt, caring, cooking, and cleaning until his health eventually returned to allow him to be self-sufficient. Lorena enjoyed caring for others, and this joy was evident in her love for her children. She was very proud of her son’s graduation from college; he was the first college graduate on either side of the family. A Loving Legacy.Lorena passed on July 17, 2012. She was preceded in death by her parents; her brothers, John and Bill and her daughter, Janice. She will be lovingly remembered by those who remain; her husband of 72 years, Vernon Stinson; her sister, Margaret Everne; son Larry (Marcia) Stinson: son-in-law Joe Green; four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Lorena has spent a life’s journey caring for others and now finds peace being in the care of her Lord.
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