Debbie Lynn Stokes

Debbie Lynn Stokes obituary, Lexington, KY

Debbie Lynn Stokes

Debbie Stokes Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Smith & Smith Funeral Home - Lexington on Oct. 28, 2023.
Debbie L. "McCann" Stokes came into this world on April 13th, 1961 to the late Mary E. "Piersall" McCann and George W. Peyton, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday October 18th, 2023. She is preceded in death by her sisters Mary L. McCann, Anna E. Howard, Barbara McCann and brother, Robert Peyton. Debbie confessed her faith in Christ at an early age and attended Imani Missionary Baptist Church where she was a faithful usher. She was a devoted and loving wife, mother, sister, aunt and friend. She operated in many roles throughout her employment and enjoyed working with others. During her employment with the Fayette Co. Public School system, she made an impressionable impact in the lives of all the students she was graced to cross paths with. She leaves to cherish her loving memory, husband Robert Wayne Stokes; two son's, Diontae Delmar McCann, Omarion Stokes; 3 granddaughters one bonus daughter, Andrea S. Stokes; 2 bonus granddaughters, Gabrielle McDaniel, Jezelle Harbison; seven sisters; Willie Griggs, Glenda "Leonard" Burt, Brenda "McCann" Knowles, Doris McCann, Barbie "McCann" Cowan "Troy", Rachel Fuller & Christina Peyton; six brothers, Smith T. McCann Jr., Earl T. McCann, Robert McCann, George R. Peyton, Bruce Peyton, Garvin Peyton & a host of nieces, nephews and cousins.

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December 30, 2023

Trayce Adams posted to the memorial.

October 31, 2023

Jeffrey & Janet Lewis posted to the memorial.

October 30, 2023

Angela Jett posted to the memorial.

Trayce Adams

December 30, 2023

Stokes I am so sorry for your loss. Debbie was very dear to me.

Trayce Long- Adams

Jeffrey & Janet Lewis

October 31, 2023

Our sincere condolences for the family at this time. Wishing you peace, comfort, courage and continued prayers.

Angela Jett

October 30, 2023

Debbie was a dear cousin who will be missed by many. We took this picture while she was at work at Stein Mart. She always had a beautiful smile and a kind word. -Angela Jett

Jeremy Kendrick

October 30, 2023

I had the pleasuring of being introduced to Debbie by her son Tae. I had heard some great things about this lady and they were all true. It took only a couple minutes of conversation to see where Tae inherited & learned the best of himself. I only had the pleasure to meet her a few times but each time, her smile left me feeling better about the world. I wish I had more conversations with you but am gratefull for the mark you left on this world through your family. May we all be blessed to be loved as much as your boys love you.

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Jo Evelyn Jones

October 30, 2023

Debbie will certainly be missed by us church members. Her radiant smile and sweet spirit will forever live within us. We're sadden that God called her home, but I know we'll see her on the other side. Family she's okay and I pray that knowing this gives you a sense of peace. My prayer is that God gives you comfort during this difficult time. Weeping may endure for a night, but joy surely coming in the morning. Fly high my dear sister in Christ, fly high. With my sincere condolences and sympathy.

Pastor Keith Tyler

October 29, 2023

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Paula Taylor

October 28, 2023

We use to walk around our neighborhood and my daughter went to school with her oldest son. She´s always been so pleasant to be around.

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