08/13/2018
Lisa Jo Stephenson, 57, of Gary, Texas passed away on August 12, 2018 in Nacogdoches, Texas. Born August 30, 1960, in Carthage, Texas, Lisa Jo is the daughter of the late Marlin Joe Stephenson and Barbara Jeff Stephenson. Graveside service will be held at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, August 15, 2018 at Mt. Bethel Cemetery, FM 999, Gary, Texas.
Lisa Jo was raised in Gary, Texas and graduated from Gary High School. After graduation she went to work for Acme Brick in Garrison before retiring after 30 years of service. She was also employed with Nuverra Environmental Solutions. She enjoyed farming, ranching, and sorting. Lisa Jo was an extremely hard worker always having a positive outlook on life and circumstances. She showed cattle, competed in sorting and ranch rodeo events, bringing home buckles for her extreme effort. Lisa Jo was an avid Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo fan, entering and competing in the annual BBQ cook-off each year. She had a phenomenal dutch oven cobbler. She loved cooking outdoors in her dutch oven cookware. Lisa Jo had two special companions, “Cowgirl” her dog, and “Jasper” her horse whom she loved to ride.
She is survived by:
Her aunt: Dixie Watkins of Carthage, Texas
Cousins:
Barbara Cook
Caddell Stephenson and wife Gaye
Danny Stephenson and wife Linda
Michael Stephenson and wife Patsy
Sammy Stephenson and wife Charlotte
Jerry Stephenson and wife Patricia
Dewayne Shinn and wife Sharon
Carry Shinn and wife Karen
Darrell Shinn and wife Leeann
Sandy Hendricks and husband Craig
Larry Crump and wife Liliana
Larry Don Vines and wife Sheena
Numerous other cousins and friends that will miss her dearly.
Lisa Jo is preceded in death by her parents, grandparents, and sister, Teresa Stephenson, and the love of her life Bruce Johnson.
To send condolences and sign the online guest book you may go to www.taylorfh.net.
Taylor Funeral Home, Timpson, is in charge of arrangements.
