India King Chumney

Mrs. Earl Hobbs Chumney nee India King Stubbs died peacefully in the presence of her dearest son, Tom, on August 27, 2002. She was born in Monroe, Louisiana, on May 19, 1914, the daughter of Guyton Palmer and India King Stubbs. Her grandparents were Judge William Woodson and Annie King. Judge King being the first District Judge in San Antonio in 1896, and later serving on the Texas Supreme Court. To prevent their disbanding, Judge King was responsible for the consolidation of the Casino and Ascension Clubs which later became known as the German Club. Mrs. King was one of the four founders of The Battle of Flowers parade. Mrs. Chumney was an avid tennis player winning State Championships and was an award winner in Shadowbox Miniatures and flower arranging. She was a member of Christ Episcopal Church, Junior League of Mexico City and San Antonio, Colonial Dames, and The Society of Mayflower Descendants. She was preceded in death by her husband, Earl H. Chumney and son, Earl H. Chumney, Jr. She is survived by her son, Thomas King Chumney and his wife, Clara Catherine; grandchildren, India Hancock and her husband, Brad, Chris Chumney and wife, Amy; great grandchildren, Logan, Cade and India Catherine Chumney; sister-in-law, Mrs. William King Stubbs, Monroe, LA; and numerous nieces and nephews. The family expresses their gratitude for the loving care provided by the staff of The Forum Lincoln Heights and Hospice/VNA San Antonio. Those desiring may make memorial contributions to Alzheimer's Association S. Central Texas, 7400 Louis Pasteur, Suite 200, San Antonio, Texas, 78229; Galveston Childrens Burn Hospital, c/o Alzafar Shrine Temple, 901 N. Loop 1604 W., San Antonio, Texas, 78232; Hospice/VNA San Antonio, 8721 Botts Street, San Antonio, Texas, 78217 or to a charity of choice.