Dallas Proud

Alba, TX, Letter Carrier Jan Stone (right) was presented her 25-year Service Award from Postmaster Barbra Key (left).

 

She is married to Johnnie, her husband of 54 years.  They have lived in Emory all their married lives.  They have two children, a son named Johnnie who is married to Dani.  They have two daughters, Aubrey and Braelie.  Their daughter Jeannie Hipp is married to Michael.  They have five children.  Kirbee who was a Rural Carrier in Texas and Junior President of the Texas Rural Letter Carriers’ Association, Karlee who is currently a Rural Carrier in Texas and Junior President of the Texas Rural Letter Carriers’ Association, Kallie, Michael IV, and Kinsey.

 

Stone began her career at Alba in 1986 as a Rural Carrier Associate.  At the time she was hired, there was one regular route and an auxiliary one.  Alba now has three regular routes and auxiliary.  There have been lots of changes and lots of growth during her years of service.

 

During Stone’s service with the Postal Service, she has not only ran her route but also served as Local Union Steward; an Officer on the Texas Rural Letter Carriers’ Association Board.  Stone went to Washington, DC. as a Legislative Representative citing issues of concern for all Rural Carriers; served as a Facilitator for Quality of Work Life/Employee Involvement (QWL/EI); she chaired banquets for Dallas District QWL/EI; served on Joint Steering Committee for Dallas District; served as Representative for National Rural Letter Carriers’ Association during the New Hire Orientation for Rural Carriers, and served on District Advisory Committee (DAC) representing Rural Carriers.

 

Stone’s love for the rural craft is great, as well as her commitment to her customers on her route.  She will tell you that she has over 500 ministries each day on her route.  Taking care of customers is what Rural Carriers do.  Stone has always willingly helped any Rural Carrier needing information.

 

Another statistic she is very proud of is the fact that over 25 years of being on her route, she has never had an at fault accident.  Lots of miles driven each day and she has always came home safely!