Gertie Atchison, 85, of Stanton, died Tuesday, December 29, 2015 in a Midland nursing home. Funeral services will be 10:00 AM Saturday, January 2, 2016, at the Downtown Church of Christ in Stanton with Kendall Tomlinson officiating. Interment will follow at Evergreen Cemetery in Stanton.The family will receive friends from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM Friday, January 1, 2016 at Gilbreath Funeral Home in Stanton.Gertie was born January 4, 1930 in Martin County, Texas and married Weiland Atchison August 11, 1948 in Stanton. He preceded her in death September 6, 1996.She was a 1948 graduate of Courtney High School in Martin County. Generous by nature, Gertie was the ultimate nurturer and homemaker. She loved cooking and gardening but above all she loved spending precious time with her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was a member of the Downtown Church of Christ.Gertie is survived by two sons, Frank Atchison of San Antonio and Wayne Atchison of Stanton; two grandsons, Riley Atchison and Jared Atchison both of Midland; a granddaughter, Shannon Atchison of Midland; three great grandchildren, Jake Atchison, Carter Atchison and Caleigh Atchison all of Midland; a sister, Faye White of Stanton and numerous nieces and nephews.In addition to her husband she was also preceded in death by her daughter-in-law, Meg Atchison; a brother, J.V. Hopper; a sister, Colie Walraven and a dear friend, Roxy Coggin.Arrangements are under the direction of Gilbreath Funeral Home of Stanton. Online condolences may be made at www.npwelch.com,
