Tommie Jean Lewis-Booker was born in Abilene, Texas, on August 22, 1955, to Earnest and Dovie Lewis. She was raised in Abilene, where she attended Abilene High School and attended Mt. Moriah Baptist Church where she developed the values of family, hard work, resilience, and compassion that would guide her throughout her life.

Though her given name was Tommie Jean, those who loved her rarely called her by that name. To her children, she was affectionately known as "Tia-dora," a nickname that became a term of endearment and love within the family. To friends and extended family, she was known simply as "Teenie" or "Tina." In fact, many people knew her by those names for so long that hearing "Tommie Jean" felt almost foreign. No matter what name she answered to, she was known for the same qualities: her warm heart, her beautiful smile, her fierce love for family, and her ability to make people feel welcomed and cared for.

Tina was preceded in death by her parents, Earnest and Dovie Lewis; her former husband, Kilroy Wallace, who passed away in 1988; and her beloved brother, Keith Lewis, who passed away in 2024.

She leaves behind her devoted husband, Danny Earl Booker, whom she married on February 14, 2011, after reconnecting with her first love. Their story came full circle, and together they built a life grounded in friendship, companionship, and enduring love. During her illness, Danny remained faithfully by her side, caring for her with devotion and tenderness.

Tina was also blessed with a close-knit family of siblings. She shared a special bond with her sisters- Queen, Dorothy, Margaret, Joyce, and Betty, and her brothers- Chris, Artie, Kenneth, Keith and Kevin. The bond they shared was one of the great blessings of her life. They spoke often, shared laughter freely, supported one another through life's challenges, and remained devoted to each other and to the generations that followed. Family was never far from Tina's heart, and her relationships with her siblings brought her immeasurable joy.

Tina was first married to Kilroy Wallace, with whom she shared four beloved children: Fatima, Catina, Jennifer, and Cory. Though their marriage eventually ended, they remained forever connected through the family they created together.

For many years, Tina devoted herself to being a stay-at-home mother. She poured her energy into raising her children, creating a loving home, and ensuring her family was cared for. As her children grew and entered school, she began a career in healthcare, becoming a Certified Nurse Assistant. Healthcare was more than a job for Tina it was a calling. She was known for her kindness, patience, and gentle touch. Patients adored her, and her dedication to caring for others inspired those around her, including her daughter Jennifer, who followed her example into healthcare. Through her work and her life, Tina taught the importance of showing up, working hard, and treating every person with dignity and compassion.

In 1990, Tina made the decision to move to the Dallas-Fort Worth area with her children, beginning a new chapter in her life. What started as a move became a home. Over the next several decades, she built a life rooted in family, friendship, faith, and perseverance.

The DFW area became the place where she watched her children grow into adults, welcomed grandchildren and great-grandchildren into the world, and created countless memories with those she loved. It was here that she established the life and legacy that will continue through the generations she leaves behind.

Tina found beauty in simple things. She loved flowers, especially red roses and daisies, and she was drawn to the color blue. Whether it was something she wore or simply something that caught her eye, blue brought her joy and reflected the calm and comforting spirit that so many people associated with her. Tina found joy in life's simple pleasures. She loved reading books, shopping for clothes and shoes, watching TikTok videos that made her laugh, and cheering passionately for her beloved Dallas Cowboys. Family members knew football season meant calls from Tina reminding everyone that the Cowboys were playing and that they had better be ready.

She never met a tube of lipstick she didn't appreciate and rarely felt fully dressed without it. Whether she was heading to work, going to an appointment, or simply facing the day, a little lipstick always seemed to restore her spirit and remind her of who she was.

Known for her beautiful smile and unforgettable hugs and kisses, Tina believed that love should be expressed freely. She insisted on real hugs not quick side hugs and would often say, "Hug me right." More than anything, Tina loved her family. She was proud of her children including her beloved son-in-law Santana, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. She wanted them to remain close, support one another, and never lose sight of what truly matters: family, faith, responsibility, and love. She had a gift for making people feel at home. Whether through a heartfelt conversation, a word of encouragement, a firm piece of advice, or one of her famous hugs, Tina left an impression on everyone she met.

To her grandchildren, nieces, nephews, family, and friends, she was a source of comfort, wisdom, laughter, and unconditional love. To her children, she was simply Mom.... The steady presence whose love shaped their lives and whose influence will continue for generations.

One of Tina's favorite sayings was:

"You've got to accentuate the positive, eliminate the negative, latch on to the affirmative, and don't mess with Mister In-Between." It was more than a saying; it was a reflection of how she lived. She focused on what mattered, encouraged others to keep moving forward, and chose joy, gratitude, and love whenever she could.

Her family finds comfort in knowing that she is now free from pain and suffering and reunited with loved ones who have gone before her. Though her earthly presence will be deeply missed, her legacy lives on in every life she touched, every patient she cared for, every lesson she taught, every smile she shared, and every hug she gave.

If Tina could leave one final message, it would simply be this: Keep the family together. Love one another well. Take care of your responsibilities. Be proud of who you are; And whenever you can, hug each other right.