It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Tommie Gerdes of Lolita, Texas, who passed away at the age of 95, on July 25, 2020. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Tommie Gerdes or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

She was predeceased by : her parents, Beulah Vaughan and James E. Hoskins; her husband Paul Gerdes; and her siblings, Alma Ellis, Eva Tate, Earline Gibson, Joann James, Bill Hoskins, Clyde Hoskins and Preston Hoskins.

She is survived by : her children, Thomas Gerdes (Georgia) of Edna, Marlene Yousef (Wally) of Austin and Martha Gerdes of Spring; her grandchildren, Tammy Gerdes (Michael Beardsley) of Barnard, Lisa Letbetter (Kevin) of Inez, Erin Yousef of Austin, Angela Yousef of Austin and Dr. Abraham Yousef (Angel) of Amherst, Virginia; her great grandchildren, Colton Letbetter, Katelyn Letbetter, Annesonia Beardsley, Sarea Beardsley, Ember Yousef, Orion Beardsley and Jadeon Beardsley; and her nephews, Chris Gerdes, Charles Wileman and Robert Wileman. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

Attendees are asked to please respect social distancing and wear a face mask.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Oaklawn Funeral Home