Stella Faye White Thomason, 90
January 18, 1936 – April 16, 2026
Stella Faye White Thomason, age 90, of Palmetto, passed Thursday morning, April 16, 2026, at Generations Senior Living Center, where she had resided for the past three months. Born on January 18, 1936, in Booneville, Stella was the daughter of the late William Earnest White and Martha Estella Taylor White. She was one of six children raised with strong values of family, faith, and hard work. On June 3, 1955, Stella married, Robert Kenneth Thomason, at Center Hill Baptist Church. Their marriage of 70 years was a testament to enduring love and commitment, lasting until his passing on December 16, 2025. Together, they raised two children, Keith Thomason and Anita Frederick. Over the years, Stella and her family lived in several places before settling in the Palmetto/Old Union community in 1972. She was employed for many years at Action Industries, where she served as a sewing inspector.
A dedicated homemaker, Stella found joy in caring for her family and home. She was an exceptional cook and enjoyed sewing, smocking, crocheting, quilting, and gardening. Above all, she treasured her family—especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, whom she loved deeply and unconditionally. Stella and her husband were faithful and active members of Old Union Baptist Church, where she attended the Ruth Sunday School Class.
A service celebrating Stella’s life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, in the Sadie Holland Memorial Chapel at Holland Funeral Directors–Tupelo. Officiating will be Bro. Jay Sparks and Bro. Matt Ellis, with Bro. Jeff Short providing music. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service on Tuesday at the funeral home. The service will also be livestreamed at hollandfuneraldirectors.com. A private burial will follow at Lee Memorial Park in Verona.
Stella is survived by her children, Keith Thomason (Amanda) of Saltillo and Anita Thomason Frederick (Bill) of Palmetto; her beloved grandchildren, Amber Jarnagin (Jonas), Brooke Herring (Tyler), Robert Thomason, Breanna Thomason, and great-grandchildren, Colton Harris, Henry Jarnagin, Archer Thomason, and soon-to-arrive Van Herring; a special niece, Melba Morgan (Randy) of Tupelo; and many other cherished relatives and friends. Stella is proceeded in death by her parents; brother, Melvin White; sisters: Clarine McCoy, Vera Reason, Zelma Butler, and Earnestine Lowery.
Pallbearers will be Robert Thomason, Jonas Jarnagin, Tyler Herring, Randy Morgan, Brad Waycaster, Mike Phillips, Benny Waycaster, and Greg Waycaster. Memorial contributions may be made to Debra of America, 1560 Central Avenue Ste 433 St Petersburg, FL 33705, in support of research for Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB) or visit www.debra.org
Please follow the funeral home link above for further information, or to send online condolences or memorial gifts.
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