Hester Prince Stokes

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Hester Stokes Obituary

Mrs. Hester Prince Stokes of 1400 Kennedy Station Place, Glen Allen, Va., departed this life Friday, December 20, 2002. Remains rest at the Mimms Funeral Home, 19th and Hull Sts. Funeral notice later.

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Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch on Dec. 22, 2002.

Memories and Condolences
for Hester Stokes

4 Entries

Dianne Prince

December 24, 2002

My prayers are with the Prince family during this time of grief. May God strengthen and comfort you.

Pamela Rucker

December 23, 2002

I loved my grandmother SO

much, and I always will. I experienced first-hand her unconditional love and constant praise. As a child, she was always glad to see me (even when I didn't give her much to be glad about) and made me feel special. Once I grew up and got married, she always told me how proud she was of me. No one will ever know that those words meant so much because she didn't wait until I did something to tell me that. She just made it sound like she always was proud of me and this was just something new to be proud about.

I'll miss her saying "Step here a minute," or "What you talkin' bout!" I'll miss her saying "I sho would like somebody to bring me some matoes! Those matoes look so good! Somebody would really love me who brought me those matoes!"

I found this poem and it made me think of Grandma.

Grandmas are for stories about things of long ago.

Grandmas are for caring about all the things you know.

Grandmas are for rocking you and singing you to sleep.

Grandmas are for giving you nice memories to keep.

Grandmas are for knowing all the things you're dreaming of.

But, most of all, Grandmas are for giving lots of love.

Pam

Kimberley Adams

December 22, 2002

This wonderful woman was my grandmother and I will always cherish her memory and make sure she is always remembered. Grandma fought a long battle and endured much, and I certainly know where she is right now. She has found peace at last. I love you grandma...I will never forget you.

Kim

I wanted to share this poem also...

Comforting Words

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say,

But first of all to let you know, that I arrived OK.

I am writing this from heaven, where I dwell with God

above, Where there are no tears or sadness, just eternal love.

Please do not be so unhappy, just because I'm out of

sight. Remember I am with you, every morning, noon and night.

The day I had to leave you, when my life on earth was

through, God picked me up and hugged me, and said, “I welcome

you.”

God gave me a list of things, He wished for me to do,

And foremost on that list, is to watch and care for

you. And I will be beside you, every day, week and year,

And when you're sad I'm standing there, to wipe away

each tear.

And when you lie in bed at night, the day’s chores

put to flight. God and I are close to you, in the middle of the

night. When you think of my life on earth, and all those

living years,

Because you're only human, they're bound to bring you tears.

But do not be afraid to cry, it does relieve the pain.

Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was

some rain. There are rocky roads ahead of you, and many hills to

climb. But together we can do it, just one step at a time.

If you can help somebody, who's in sorrow or in pain,

Then you can say to God at night, my day was not in

vain. And now I am contented that my life, it was

worthwhile, Knowing that as I journeyed through, I made

somebody smile.

When you're walking down the street, and you've got

me on your mind, I am walking in your footsteps, just a half

a step behind. And when you feel that gentle breeze, or the wind

upon your face, That's me giving you a great big hug, or perhaps a

soft embrace.

And when it's time for you to go, from that body to

be free, Remember you're not going, but are coming to me.

And I will always love you, from that land way above.

Will be in touch again sometime,

P.S. God sends his love!

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