Benita Stokes

Karlee and Taylor,
Please except our condolences. We are Vick Dunhams parents and would like you to know that we have prayed for your mother and the two of you for some time.
May God give you peace to realize that your mother is whole again and living with the Savior. Love and Frank Eichler

Benita & I lost touch for many years after she moved and I moved and our addresses got lost and that I truly regret. It was valuable lost time with a person who I always counted as a best friend. Even though we had lost touch, when Debbie managed to reconnect us, it was like the years were gone and Benita was back! Even though she couldn't talk very well, I would crack up b/c in just her facial expressions and eyes there was no change and I had NO problem getting her meaning. Benita & I...

"Although we knew Benita for a short time, the love we shared was enough to last forever. Blessed is she who lives in His Kingdom." Julie Thomas & Michael Ricks (Franklin, TN)

Benita will be so missed by so many who loved her. What a wonderful mother, sister and friend she was. And what a fighter! Never did I leave her presence without her telling me, "I love you."
I love you too, Benita...

I have know Benita since she was born because her best friend and sister, Debbie, has been my very best friend all my life. Benita was always a free spirit, fun loving and full of laughter. She loved with all her heart. She helped my daughter to decide on a career of nursing when she went to college and today she is an RN.

Benita fought her battle with all she had with Debbie at her side. She will be dearly missed by her family and friends. God bless you all and may He help guide...

Benita fought a brave but losing battle with ALS. Although I didn't know Benita very well, I consider myself a good friend of her sister, Debbie Henry. Through Debbie, I learned of Benita's courage, her sense of humor, her sense of devotion to her family and children but mostly, I learned that Benita was well loved by her family and people who were fortunate enough to call her friend. May you rest in peace, Benita, knowing you are free of disease and may the Lord bring you into his everloving...