Romain Day Stubbs

Romain Day Stubbs, 93 of Knox City went to be with the Lord on February 11, 2026 in Corsicana, Texas, after a very brief illness. A funeral service will be at 2:00pm, Sunday, February 15, 2026, at the Church of Christ, Knox City. Mike Burkman will be officiating. A visitation of love is planned from 3:00 to 5:00pm, Saturday, February 14, 2026, at the funeral home, 210 Ave. A, Knox City, Texas. Burial will follow the service at the Knox City cemetery under the direction of Smith Family Funeral Homes, Knox City.

Most know her as a Knox County Icon, legend, fashionista or Ms. Brazos.

Romain was born to Charles Roy Day and Essie Mae Stamps in Knox City, Texas, on September 10, 1932. She was one of the seven Day kids. She married Jack Stubbs on December 18, 1952. They were married for 50 years.

Romain was a proud graduate of Knox City High School Class of 1950. She attended Draughn’s Business School in Lubbock.

The bank at Knox City called her to come back home to work due to a bumper cotton crop. It was then she met Jack on the drag in Knox City in her red convertible. Jack had just returned from the war. Little did they know, the Stubbs and Day family farms were adjoining and still are to this very day.

Romain was very talented with her hands, loved to decorate and always had the best place settings. Her love language was cooking and feeding everyone. She was also full of laughter.

She was a stay at home mom until 1974 when she and her sister Dessie opened the Mini Mall in Knox City.

Romain had the Art Stall and Frame shop. After Jacks retirement they expanded and also had a beautiful seasonal Christmas Store. She was in retail for 44 years.

Some of Romain’s fondest memories were being a Sunday School teacher at her home church for years at the Knox City Church of Christ, a church she loved dearly. She enjoyed telling of her years as a girl scout leader and all of the children she ministered to.

She was very active in Knox City Chamber of Commerce, serving as board president.

Romain and Jack loved farming and raising cattle on their place. She was known for her vibrant personality, sparkling wardrobe, and her reputation as a classy lady.

Together she and Jack had 3 daughters, Rolanda of Pampa, Texas, Sandy Smethers (Gary) of Collinsville, OK, and Shea Edmonds (Scott) of Corsicana, Texas.

Her pride and joy were her grand children and great grand children.

Since 2014 she has lived in Corsicana, but always knew in her heart that Knox City was home. She loved everyone and always told her family to take care of each other and be thankful for everything.

She is survived by her sister, Dessie Egenbacher of Lubbock, Ken Day of Lubbock, sister-in-law Patsy Day of Lubbock; 3 daughters, Rolanda Bowman of Pampa, Texas, Sandy Smethers (Gary) of Collinsville, OK, Shea Edmonds (Scott) of Corsicana, Texas; 11 grandkids, Angela Epperson (Chad), Christine Ward (Daniel), Ryan Smethers (Angie), Shanna Condley (Matthew), Garrett Smethers, Stratton Edmonds (Yazmin), Spencer Edmonds (Jacie), Stuart Edmonds (Tori), Saylor Powell (Jordan), Brian Edmonds (Chelsey), and Brandon Edmonds (Randa): and 14 great grandkids.

She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband Jack, in 2003; her brothers, Hardy H. Day, Bobby G. Day, Clyde G. Day, and Roy Day Jr.

She loved all her nieces and nephews and was the matriarch that kept the family together.

Memorials can be made in Romain’s name to:

Knox City High School to Bobby Day Scholarship or Jack Stubbs scholarship, or Donation to Knox City Church of Christ.

Online condolences can be shared with the family at www.smithfamilyfh.com.