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Dianne Pittman Obituary
After graduating from high school, Pumpkin relocated in Baltimore, Md., where she resided until her time of death. She had a zeal for life with a winning personality, generous heart, and a strong will and devoted love for her family and friends. She was a loving, caring, and kind person who will be deeply missed by her family and friends.
Pumpkin loved gardening, watching the food network channels, cooking, a big Baltimore Ravens fan, home improvement projects, painting, and sharing time with her family and friends.
She was also preceded in death by her grandparents, Harry and Annie B. Williams, and her paternal grandfather, Major Diamond Stokes.
She leaves to cherish her memory, one son, Derrick Stokes of Crofton, Md.; her father, James R. Stokes of Newport News; four sisters, Vertine Covington (Michael) of Lyman, S.C., Carolyn (Lois) Stokes of Hampton, Linda (Pee-Wee) Stokes of Virginia Beach, Theresa Stokes of Baltimore, Md.; four brothers, James Stokes Jr. (June), Michael Stokes (Linda), Larry Stokes (Helga), all of Newport News, and Jerome Stokes (Annette) of Hampton; two granddaughters, Shakieda Thomas of Charlotte, N.C. and India Stokes of Crofton, Md.; one grandson, Darrick Stokes of Virginia Beach; a special and devoted grandmother, Christine Stokes of Catonsville, Md.; a special aunt and uncle, Douglas and Eula Fisher of Catonsville, Md.; a special cousin, Artisteen Wade (Nat) of Pikesville, Md.; a special friend/sister, Linda Jackson of Baltimore, Md.; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives caring friends.
Viewing will be from noon to 6 p.m. today, Aug. 17, 2008, at M. E. Fisher Funeral Home. A homegoing celebration will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Aug. 18, 2008, at Ivy Baptist Church, 50 Maple Avenue, Newport News, VA, with the Rev. Kevin Swann, Pastor. Interment will follow at Hampton Memorial Gardens.
Family and friends will assemble at 933 20th Street by 10 a.m. Monday for the procession. Services of Celebration and Remembrance entrusted to M.E. Fisher Funeral Home 2117 Madison Avenue 757-245-3302. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Memories and Condolences
for Dianne Pittman
Artisteen Wade
August 26, 2008
Pumpkin,
Today is 08/26/08 - I am sitting at my desk w/thoughts of you roaming thru my mind. My heart is heavy and I am hurting. I wish that I could have saved you from the terrible thing that happened. I didn't know. Both Nat and I miss you very very much but I feel like I have lost my twin. A part of me is gone. So until the day we see you again, rest in peace.
Always, your cousin, Peaches
Cheryl Taylor-Gatling
August 25, 2008
Diane,
I will miss you my friend.
Dianne Blakeney
August 20, 2008
The The Stokes Family,
On behalf of the George Washington Carver High School Class of 1971, we express our deepest and warmest feelings to you at this time of such a sweet and precious loss. Dianne's smile, kind spirit and friendly manner will forever be in our remembrance. God now has one more angel in Heaven with Him.
With All Our Love,
Class of 1971 Classsmates
Submitted By,
Rev Farrar, Pastor
August 20, 2008
May you find strength in the love of family and in the wam embrace of friends during this time of sorrow.
Deepest Sympathy
Faith Missionary Baptist Church
Yvonne (Bunnie) Djimet-Seid
August 19, 2008
I am truly sorry to hear of another family member gone, she is with her beautiful mother w e know not the time or hour, we must cherish the memories that we have of pumkin. all of you are very special to me, i pray that God will strengten and comfort you. i did fine out until the day of the funeral 8am, it was not enought time to make it thier. know that I love you all.
Regina Taylor
August 19, 2008
Words cannot express the way I felt when I heard the news of Pumpkin's death. I know we all hate saying goodbye to someone we love and may even wonder why God took her home. But at this very moment she is at peace in the presence of God and Aunt Susie. So may the hope of heaven give you peace and the touch of the Father bring you comfort during the difficult time.
Loving cousin
Regina Taylor & family
Tyrone Rose
August 19, 2008
We will always have love in our hearts for Pumpkin! She will truely be missed. We love you guys and want you to know we enjoy being considered part of the family. God speed to you all.
Love
Tye, Laura and the Rose Family
Hines
August 18, 2008
The Stokes Family,
Our hearts go out to your family for the loss of your daughter and sister. But her memories will always live within your hearts. May God strenghten you during your time of need.
SHARI WEBB
August 18, 2008
Be Still
Be still like the grass on a melancholy summer day
Be still like desert shrub.
Be calm and you will hear your loved one speak, in the stillness, in the calm, their love resounds.
If you are still this promise I make, you will hear the voice of your loved one helping you along your way.
Linda Hamlet
August 18, 2008
Larry, my prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time. When you lose someone close, it is always difficult to bear. Keep fond memories close to your heart.
Beverly Richardson
August 18, 2008
Linda (Pee Wee), my prayers are with you and your family. I pray your strength in the Lord for He will give you comfort and He will give you peace, just put your hands in His hands and He will take care of you all. May God bless, strenghtened and comfort you in the loss of your sister.
Beverly Richardson
Theresa&Willie Jackson
August 18, 2008
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.
regina@Johnnie Pitts @ family
August 18, 2008
The loss of someone so close is difficult to bear. We share your grief.
theresa&willie jackson
August 18, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Valencia Tubaya
August 18, 2008
My Family....
My heart is heavy at the loss of (my sister, my friend). I keep all of you always in my thoughts and in my prayers. I'm with you today in Spirit.
To have a true friend is the purest of all Gods' gifts.
We must know that as part of God's perfect plan and in His infinite Wisdom, that Pumpkin' is wrapped in the wing of God and whats left for us are wonderful memories of a beautiful person and the laughter and love she gave. Always the love.
Your Sister/Your Friend,
Valencia (Weeda)
Shana Jefferson
August 18, 2008
Stokes Family
My prayers and thoughts are with you during this time. I have wonderful memories of "Aunt" Pumpkin and will miss her. Find comfort in each other and the Lord.
Sharon Al Awadhi
August 17, 2008
My friend growing up, my sister because of the closeness between our families and now my cousin by my family marrying into the Stokes family! Pumpkin will be truley missed! But now she is with God!
My prayers of strength, peace and comfort will be with the family!! God Bless! Prudence and Family!
Joanne Peoples-Marshall
August 17, 2008
Hi Stokes,
I didn't know your sister but if she is anything like you then I know she is a good person. I am so sorry for your lost, remember God is always there for comfort. Only you know how long it takes to heal your heart. Keep the good and bad times in your heart and she will always be with you. When that ray of light shines or that bird sings , or when the butterfly lands near you, she is there to say hello. Love Joanne and family
Shelia Stroman
August 17, 2008
To the Stokes Family,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. May God continue to bless everyone and shower you all with strength to carry you through this saddness.
My family sends there sincere condolence to your family.
Artis Family, Newport News VA
Joseph Brown
August 17, 2008
To Vertine Covington and The Stokes Family
May the memories that you hold in your heart , be a ray of hope that will bring you through this difficult time. Although it has been a long time I know that the bond of your family will only grow stronger each day. May God continue to bless each of you and give you comfort.
Uncle Joe
Sheila Hagins-Butler
August 17, 2008
To Larry Stokes and Family
My condolence goes out to you and your family with the lost of your love one Pumpkin
I only knew Pumpkin for a few years but she was the type of person that I am aspiring to be.
I have never seen her without a smile on her face and she was the life of the party. I know
she is making new friends in heaven and she's smiling at this moment. She will be greatly missed. Charlie, Sheila, Trevor and Sade(neighbors)
Janice Pullen
August 17, 2008
Dear Lois,
I can not begin to imagine what you and your family is going through right now. However, I will pray for your comfort and strength as you lay this beautiful soul to rest.
Also, mama, Gail, and Chris send their heartfelt condolences to you.
Finally, I will also pray that the sun shines in the lives of your family...real soon. On that day, remember to Thank God for the gift of "Punkin" Dianne.
Your SLU friend-4-life,
Bernard & Linda Hatfield Sr.
August 17, 2008
Michael Stokes & family words can't express the loss of a loved one. Sorrow may come during the night but rest knowing that joy, peace, & love will shine bright in the morning. God is that light which is shining. The arms of God has embraced your sister. Welcome home my daughter is what we believe. The love of God is what make us go on. Be encourage
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