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Nancy Flary from Lake Villa wrote on May 1, 2021 at 2:55 pm

My memories of Stuckey's as a child was that we saw them practically EVERYWHERE, as we always traveled by car for family trips/vacations. We always knew that the blue roof with the oblong type building was a Stuckey's location. My dad LOVED the pecan roll and we would usually stop, at least once a trip to one of the locations in Illinois, Missouri, Iowa or Indiana. Over the years, lots of the locations have closed or disappeared, but the memories are great ones. As children, we always loved to see what was going to be given out as a sample,... Read more

My memories of Stuckey's as a child was that we saw them practically EVERYWHERE, as we always traveled by car for family trips/vacations. We always knew that the blue roof with the oblong type building was a Stuckey's location. My dad LOVED the pecan roll and we would usually stop, at least once a trip to one of the locations in Illinois, Missouri, Iowa or Indiana. Over the years, lots of the locations have closed or disappeared, but the memories are great ones. As children, we always loved to see what was going to be given out as a sample, when we stopped in the stores. Happy times!!... Collapse

Mary Conlin from Springerville wrote on May 1, 2021 at 12:46 pm

My family (mom, Daddy, older brother, younger brother and I) always took a summer vacation as my mom was a school teacher and Daddy was management in retail. We lived in Abilene, TX and then moved to Albuquerque, NM. We traveled the southwest seeing all the sights. Every time we saw the sign showing how many more miles to Stuckey's, my brothers and I would yell 'STUCKEY'S' and always as loud as we could and as high pitched as we could. My mom and dad would (usually) laugh as we knew we would definitely be stopping. Each time we stopped,... Read more

My family (mom, Daddy, older brother, younger brother and I) always took a summer vacation as my mom was a school teacher and Daddy was management in retail. We lived in Abilene, TX and then moved to Albuquerque, NM. We traveled the southwest seeing all the sights. Every time we saw the sign showing how many more miles to Stuckey's, my brothers and I would yell 'STUCKEY'S' and always as loud as we could and as high pitched as we could. My mom and dad would (usually) laugh as we knew we would definitely be stopping. Each time we stopped, there would be a potty break and us cruising the toy aisles. We would all get something refreshing to drink and Daddy would always get a milkshake. I have such fond memories of those adventures. I am 64 now, and the only remaining member of the 5. Whenever I travel now and see the buildings that used to house a Stuckey's I smile, remembering.... Collapse

Carol from Middleburg fl wrote on May 1, 2021 at 11:54 am

In the late 60’s my husband and I were traveling from N Mississippi to South Georgia. No air conditioned for us, then. I had very long curly hair and in July it could look pretty awful. This was one of those days, not to mention wrinkled clothes and sweat. We went into a Stuckys and as I hurried to the restroom I heard him say to the clerk in a loud whisper “I picked this poor girl up hitch hiking and she looks hungry so give her anything she want, I’ll pay for it. When I came back to order... Read more

In the late 60’s my husband and I were traveling from N Mississippi to South Georgia. No air conditioned for us, then. I had very long curly hair and in July it could look pretty awful. This was one of those days, not to mention wrinkled clothes and sweat. We went into a Stuckys and as I hurried to the restroom I heard him say to the clerk in a loud whisper “I picked this poor girl up hitch hiking and she looks hungry so give her anything she want, I’ll pay for it. When I came back to order the lady treated me so sweet. Apparently she believed him, he laughed about that until his dying day.... Collapse

Allison Naughton from Winter Springs wrote on May 1, 2021 at 11:29 am

As a kid living in Ct we would drive to Miami Fl every summer to visit “the cousins”. My sisters and I would be sitting in the backseat of the car counting cars snd singing until we saw the road signs for Stuckeys Ahead ! Gosh we couldn’t wait to see what the next sign would show. We would always stop, we were first to use the restroom and then we could look around the gift shop while Dad was getting the gas. Grama always bought a few Pecan log rolls. We couldn’t wait till we stopped for the night... Read more

As a kid living in Ct we would drive to Miami Fl every summer to visit “the cousins”. My sisters and I would be sitting in the backseat of the car counting cars snd singing until we saw the road signs for Stuckeys Ahead ! Gosh we couldn’t wait to see what the next sign would show. We would always stop, we were first to use the restroom and then we could look around the gift shop while Dad was getting the gas. Grama always bought a few Pecan log rolls. We couldn’t wait till we stopped for the night to get a slice of it. Mmm I still remember that first taste of the pecans on the outside ( I’d eat those off first ) then bite into that creamy nought. It was the best taste of summer. I sent some to my sister for Christmas last year. She called me to reminisce about our Stuckey pecan log roll summers. Thank you for the wonderful memories.... Collapse

Danny Connell from Atlanta wrote on May 1, 2021 at 10:21 am

Hello, I remember traveling with my parents from Texas to Arkansas back in the 1970s on vacation....it was a very special time....whenever my Dad needed to get gasoline for our car, he would say keep your eyes peeled for a nearby gas station....so I would look for one and my Mom would too....then we both saw the bright and colorful Stuckeys sign along the highway....get gas and receive a free pecan log....clean restrooms too....so we said Dad let's go there excitedly....so Dad obliged us by stopping....the friendly gas station attendant came out and greeted us....Mom and I went inside to... Read more

Hello, I remember traveling with my parents from Texas to Arkansas back in the 1970s on vacation....it was a very special time....whenever my Dad needed to get gasoline for our car, he would say keep your eyes peeled for a nearby gas station....so I would look for one and my Mom would too....then we both saw the bright and colorful Stuckeys sign along the highway....get gas and receive a free pecan log....clean restrooms too....so we said Dad let's go there excitedly....so Dad obliged us by stopping....the friendly gas station attendant came out and greeted us....Mom and I went inside to use the clean restrooms....when we got back to the car, the attendant was checking the tires for us, and the oil plus they washed out windshield for us too ! They even asked if we need directions to anywhere.....this was back in the days before GPS lol However the very best part was when after Dad paid for gas, the attendant brought out a delicious Stuckeys pecan log....yum yum! Thanks for the memories Stuckeys :) sincerely Danny Connell Atlanta Ga... Collapse

Helene d from Burlington Township wrote on May 1, 2021 at 9:46 am

I never went to stuckys but my husband's sisters have wonderful memories on their car trips to Florida!

I never went to stuckys but my husband's sisters have wonderful memories on their car trips to Florida!... Collapse

Kathleen Keleher from Oakland Park wrote on May 1, 2021 at 9:19 am

Family road trips in a station wagon were usually long and boring but my Mom had a thing for Stuckey's pecan logs so we knew once Stuckey's came in to sight we were in for a treat. We would all rush to play the peg jump game with our Dad. My would get her stash which she would dole out the rest of the trip and we'd would repeat on the way home.

Family road trips in a station wagon were usually long and boring but my Mom had a thing for Stuckey's pecan logs so we knew once Stuckey's came in to sight we were in for a treat. We would all rush to play the peg jump game with our Dad. My would get her stash which she would dole out the rest of the trip and we'd would repeat on the way home.... Collapse

Michael from Houston wrote on May 1, 2021 at 9:12 am

Ordered pecan rolls for my mom for Mother’s Day - great blast from the past!

Ordered pecan rolls for my mom for Mother’s Day - great blast from the past!... Collapse

Mike Mannard from Schaumburg wrote on May 1, 2021 at 8:58 am

Every couple years or so, my family would drive to Florida. It seemed that as soon as we got south of the Chicago area, we would start to see Stuckeys. The familiar yellow, red and blue signs dotted the landscape on our way and was sort of a "rite of passage" on our journey.

Every couple years or so, my family would drive to Florida. It seemed that as soon as we got south of the Chicago area, we would start to see Stuckeys. The familiar yellow, red and blue signs dotted the landscape on our way and was sort of a "rite of passage" on our journey.... Collapse

Jeff Lawson from Fishers, IN wrote on May 1, 2021 at 8:32 am

My family and I would frequent stops to Stuckey’s on our way to Florida. At a young age, I was always fascinated with their traditional pecan log rolls; more than just eating. I would use my Dad’s micro woodworking tools and actually hollow out the insides of the pecan log roll, until all of the goodness was out of them. Then, I would carefully cut out holes from one side and in the end, make music recorders and flute-like instruments from them. Not only for eating, but pretty sounds too! I found out years later, after growing up and marrying... Read more

My family and I would frequent stops to Stuckey’s on our way to Florida. At a young age, I was always fascinated with their traditional pecan log rolls; more than just eating. I would use my Dad’s micro woodworking tools and actually hollow out the insides of the pecan log roll, until all of the goodness was out of them. Then, I would carefully cut out holes from one side and in the end, make music recorders and flute-like instruments from them. Not only for eating, but pretty sounds too! I found out years later, after growing up and marrying my wife, Melissa, that she liked to use the yummy, creamy center of the log rolls as a facial cream additive for filling an old open pit sore on her ear lobe, after her younger brother, Chris, bit her ear lobe tip off when he got mad at her; they’d been dancing to some Milli Vanili song. Great memories!... Collapse

MRK from San Antonio wrote on April 25, 2021 at 10:24 pm

When I was a kid we stopped at Stuckeys from South Texas to St Louis. I remember we called it "STOOK-ees" not "STUCK-ees." And we were so happy when dad would need a FULL tank of gas because then we'd get the pecan log.

When I was a kid we stopped at Stuckeys from South Texas to St Louis. I remember we called it "STOOK-ees" not "STUCK-ees." And we were so happy when dad would need a FULL tank of gas because then we'd get the pecan log.... Collapse

Teresa Salamone from Osoyoos, BC wrote on April 25, 2021 at 8:32 pm

When we were kids, we drove from San Antonio to St. Louis frequently to visit family. The overwhelming highlight of the trip was the pecan log at Stuckey's. We would take I35 most of the way and I think there were at least two stores, one in Texas one in Oklahoma. For some reason I remember that you got the pecan log free with a fill up but don't know whether that is a real memory or not. I do remember we did get the candy and there was nothing better. My family was sad when the last Stuckey's closed... Read more

When we were kids, we drove from San Antonio to St. Louis frequently to visit family. The overwhelming highlight of the trip was the pecan log at Stuckey's. We would take I35 most of the way and I think there were at least two stores, one in Texas one in Oklahoma. For some reason I remember that you got the pecan log free with a fill up but don't know whether that is a real memory or not. I do remember we did get the candy and there was nothing better. My family was sad when the last Stuckey's closed in our area. I am thrilled to find out that they are still out there somewhere making pecan candy. They will certainly be on my Christmas list this year.... Collapse

Beth Law from Eastman Ga wrote on April 22, 2021 at 12:36 pm

My parents Clarence & Mary Law were both born and raised in Eastman, Dodge Co. Ga. They moved to Edgewood Md where 4 of the 5 children were born/raised. Every year our summer vacation meant loading up and traveling to Eastman to visit Grandparents mind you that this was 4 children in a vehicle on a 12/14 hour ride and my dad was not one to stop often but when we would see a Stuckey's it was like our prayers had been answered 😂 not only did we get to stretch and use their clean restroom but we were allowed... Read more

My parents Clarence & Mary Law were both born and raised in Eastman, Dodge Co. Ga. They moved to Edgewood Md where 4 of the 5 children were born/raised. Every year our summer vacation meant loading up and traveling to Eastman to visit Grandparents mind you that this was 4 children in a vehicle on a 12/14 hour ride and my dad was not one to stop often but when we would see a Stuckey's it was like our prayers had been answered 😂 not only did we get to stretch and use their clean restroom but we were allowed a treat ( mine was divinity) In 1975 my dad retired and one day a empty Stuckey 18 wheeler backed up to our house and all our stuff was loaded and we moved to Eastman, apparently we are kin to WS Stuckey I need to research how but I will never forget that day! It breaks my heart to see the original store and candy plant just sitting and falling apart also one of the Stuckey homes which is absolutely gorgeous just sitting empty and deteriorating 😢! I am soo soo happy that you are bringing the Stuckey's that so many of us have such great memories of back! It’s somewhere that I hope to be able to share with my grandchildren one day when we travel and I plan on being able to share with them on how we are related and some good old divinity and pecan log rolls 🤗... Collapse

Ann Southerland Peacock from Eastman wrote on April 19, 2021 at 9:47 am

I was among the very fortunate to be raised in Eastman, Dodge Co, Ga, HOME OF STUCKEY’s and my very best friend’s mom was Mr Stuckey’s personal secretary for over 30 years. We spent many days in the Stuckey’s candy plant enjoying the “samples” of all the delicious candies made. It was a fairy tale childhood and made complete because of Stuckey’s and the Stuckey family tradition. Please support Stephanie and her Stuckey family as they bring back the good old days of Stuckey’s.

I was among the very fortunate to be raised in Eastman, Dodge Co, Ga, HOME OF STUCKEY’s and my very best friend’s mom was Mr Stuckey’s personal secretary for over 30 years. We spent many days in the Stuckey’s candy plant enjoying the “samples” of all the delicious candies made. It was a fairy tale childhood and made complete because of Stuckey’s and the Stuckey family tradition. Please support Stephanie and her Stuckey family as they bring back the good old days of Stuckey’s.... Collapse

Kathie J Nelson from La Crosse WI wrote on April 15, 2021 at 12:54 pm

As a HS student in 1968-1970, I worked in a Stuckeys store at the snack bar! It was located in the small town of New Lisbon, WI along the interstate highway system 90/94. What wonderful memories! My boyfriend (who became my husband) worked there also. We are retired now & hope to do some traveling now that COVID restrictions are easing up. Glad to hear that Stuckeys has grown again & hope to find one soon! We did not get fine china when we married....bought my Frankoma pottery dishes from our Stuckeys store so always have sweet memories!

As a HS student in 1968-1970, I worked in a Stuckeys store at the snack bar! It was located in the small town of New Lisbon, WI along the interstate highway system 90/94. What wonderful memories! My boyfriend (who became my husband) worked there also. We are retired now & hope to do some traveling now that COVID restrictions are easing up. Glad to hear that Stuckeys has grown again & hope to find one soon! We did not get fine china when we married....bought my Frankoma pottery dishes from our Stuckeys store so always have sweet memories!... Collapse

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