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Bernice STOKES Obituary
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STOKES, Bernice Age 90, of Monroe, passed away Tuesday, February 19, 2013 at Hawthorn Glen Nursing Home. She was born February 16, 1923 in Menifee County, KY to Asa and Nancy (Bowlin) Sorrell. She was a homemaker. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Homer Stokes Jr. in 1981; brothers, Clifford and Asa Sorrell Jr.; sisters, Lena Burgess and Mae Jean Sorrell. Bernice is survived by daughters, Judith A. (Daniel) Gross, Vickie (Marlin) Wilhoit; grandchildren, Deborah (Montgomery) Evans, Lynne (Montgomery) Yeary, Lesa Jones and Steve Hamilton; 10 great-grandchildren; 4 great-great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held Friday, February 22, 2013 from 12:00-2:00 pm at Baker-Stevens-Parramore Funeral Home. A Celebration of Life Service will follow on Friday at 2:00 pm at the funeral home. Interment will be at Woodside Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.bakerstevensparramore.com.
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March 7, 2013
Bernice will be missed dearly. I enjoyed all of our family times filled with love & laughter. My deepest sympathy to all of you.
Love, Jean Harrison
March 7, 2013
Bernice was a Lovely & Funny Lady with a smile that would light up a room. We will miss her & you have our deepest sympathy.
Love, Tracey,Scott & Brittany Lawson
bonita taulbee
February 21, 2013
I am so sorry for your loss. she was a sweet lady.
Mary Jones
February 21, 2013
I'm so sorry for the loss of your Mother & Grandmother. I loved her too! We had many hilarious times talking and visiting.
Lynn Smith
February 21, 2013
So sorry for your loss, your family is in my prayers.
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