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1940
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2015
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Helen Stokes Obituary
Helen Elizabeth Stokes a.k.a. Holly Barrie, 3-19-40 to 4-15-15 in Montgomery AL; Performer in musical theater, lead roles such as Mama Rose in "Gypsy"at The Pabst Theater in Milwaukee WS, friend of and singer at (Rodney) Dangerfield's, numerous jazz clubs, intro singer before Frank Sinatra, singer at The Playboy Clubs in Chicago and NYC, and even at The Montgomery Little Theater as lead in "Funny Girl" to rave reviews. Her wit and charm entertained many and brought much laughter to friends and family. Predeceased son, Malcolm Scott; survived by sister Diana Conte and niece Tasha Rijke, Ann Arbor MI; niece Kelly Shaw, Las Vegas, NV; cousins Buz Crump, Rosalyn Crump, Judy Crump, and Emily Johannes, Montgomery; Jean Chappell, Englewood, FL; and Helen Taylor, Alpharetta, GA.
Graveside Service: Sat. May 23, 2015 at 11am; Greenwood Cemetery. Condolences may be offered at www.Leak-mc.com.
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ROSALYN CRUMP
March 10, 2020
Star w amazing faces. Daughter of (Bubber) Stokes and Lib Gardner . Granddaughter of dr. Ewell Malcolm Stokes and Helen Ethel Grice Stokes. And also 1/2 sister to Randy Dueringer
Helen Crump Taylor
May 17, 2015
I'll always remember the fun summers we spent together as kids and teens with you as the ring leader. You were my best friend then. May you rest in eternal peace.
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