Margaret LaVerne Stokes

1917 - 2017

LaVerne Stokes was born January 17, 1917 in Troup, Texas to parents William and Allie McGregor. She graduated of Troup High School and Abilene Christian University with a double major in Home Economics and Music. She received her Master's Degree from Sam Houston State University, Huntsville, Texas and Vocational Administrative Certificate from the University of Northern Colorado, in Greeley, Colorado. Her 44 years in Education began at Boles Christian Children's Home in Quinlan, Texas. She next taught music at Palestine Junior Hight and then Home Economics at Woodhouse High School in Palestine, Texas. In Colorado, she taught Home Economics for three years at Wheat Ridge Junior High and then for twelve years, was the Home Economist Resource Specialist for Jefferson County Schools. LaVerne was a lifelong member of the Church of Christ. The Memorial Services will be held at Lakewood Church of Christ, 455 S. Youngfield Ct. Lakewood, Colorado. The service will be at 2:00 pm., Sunday, October 29th. LaVerne's husband Drexel Stokes preceded her in death after 66 years of marriage. She is survived by her son Bob and wife Debbie. Her grandchildren are Sara Crowe (Steve), Steven Stokes (Shoshanna), Tamsen Stokes(Becca), and Jay Stokes(Jaime). LaVerne was blessed with six great grandchildren Tyler, Ryan, Lance, Lincoln, Quinn, and J.J. In lieu of flowers, Memorial may be sent to Boles Children's Home, earmark the Student Scholarship Fund, Quinland, Texas 75474-4609.