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Edna Stokes Obituary

STOKES Edna Barker Stokes, 85, passed away on Saturday, December 31, 2011 in Fleming Island, FL. Edna was born on September 2, 1926 in Jacksonville and was a lifelong resident. She was a beloved and devoted wife and mother and graduated from Andrew Jackson High School in 1944. She was a long time member of First Baptist Church of Jacksonville, the Orange Park Sunday School Class and served for two years as President of Henry F. Kite Elementary School PTA. She was predeceased by her husband of 56 years, William A. Stokes and her parents, Cauley and Jimmie Lee Hodges Barker. Survivors include her sons, William A. Stokes, Jr. (Megan), Michael B. Stokes (Nancy) and Marvin B. Stokes (Stuart); daughter, Rhonda S. Rutland (Riley); grandchildren, Andrew Stokes Rutland, Amy Rutland Barnett (Zach), William Alexander Stokes, III, James Robert Stokes, Kevin Michael Stokes, Brian Regan Stokes and numerous nieces, nephews and devoted friends. Funeral services in celebration of her life will be held on Wednesday, January 4, 2012, 2:00 PM in the chapel of JACKSONVILLE MEMORY GARDENS FUNERAL HOME, 111 Blanding Blvd., Orange Park, FL. Visitation for family and friends will be held from 1 until 2 PM prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Haven Hospice, 4200 NW 90th Blvd., Gainesville, FL 32606. Please Sign the Guestbook @ Jacksonville.com

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Published by Florida Times-Union from Jan. 1 to Jan. 4, 2012.

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Ernest Webster

January 9, 2012

To The Stokes family: We were so sorry to hear of Edna's passing, She was truly a sweet lady, always with a smile and kind word. She loved going to the retiree's functions and FBC downtown. I know she will be missed but not forgotten, Kindest Regards, Ernest and Ann Webster

January 6, 2012

So sorry for your loss. Deepest sympathy
Norma Drury Turner and Family

Thomas Gowen

January 6, 2012

You have our sympathy.
Martha & Tom Gowen

Connie Lane-Meyer

January 4, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. Edna was a delight to know and always the "Southern Lady" we all would like to be! Allegro lost a truly wonderful resident and friend to many she encountered. Connie Lane Meyer, Allegro Retirement Community

Natalie Alane

January 4, 2012

Thank you, Mrs. Stokes, for always welcoming me in when I forgot my housekey and never showing the slightest bit of annoyance that I forgot it so often! You were so sweet, so kind, so generous. (And you always had oreos! :) Bill, Mike, Marvin, Rhonda -- my deepest condolences for your loss. I hope you are all well and thriving. Love, Natalie Alane (Webb)

Terri Guy

January 4, 2012

Rhonda, I'm sorry my mother and I can't be there today to honor your mom and be there for you -- mom's on her way to Denver and I'm starting a new job at work - but our prayers & thoughts are with you – great, great memories of your sweet mom.

Malissa Brooks-Dugger

January 4, 2012

Dear Stokes Family,
I want to extend my deepest sympathy to you. I have very sweet memories of our families at Camp Blanding, water skiing, camping and swimming. Your mother was always so sweet and patient with us all. I pray that your sweet memories will give you comfort and knowing your mother is in a Perfect place and at peace will ease your sorrow. Please know that your families are in my family's thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
Malissa Brooks Dugger

Mark Strickland

January 3, 2012

Very sorry for your loss-what great memories I have of Mrs. Stokes and her ability to Mother us all as teenagers---May you be comforted by the realities of heaven. Mark and Margaret Strickland

Cathy Barber

January 3, 2012

I am so sorry for your loss. Ms. Stokes was a delightful lady and I was sorry to see her move from Allegro. i will keep you in my prayers. Cathy M Barber

January 3, 2012

Our deepest sympathy to all the family. May your love and memories take you through the hard times.

Don & Elsie Dillman
Susan Dillman
Michael Dillman

Cindy & Earl Musgrove

January 2, 2012

So sorry to hear about Mrs. Stokes. Our Prayers are with your family.

Cindy & Earl Musgrove

January 2, 2012

So sorry to hear about Mrs Stokes. Our prayers are with your family.

Edna Stokes

January 2, 2012

Edna Stokes

January 2, 2012

Edna Barker Stokes

Rhonda Stokes Rutland

January 2, 2012

My dear sweet mother loved her family and friends deeply.

Brenda Dean

January 2, 2012

Our deepest sympathy to you all. My mama would love to be there to comfort you all but her health makes it nearly impossible. She is in a wheelchair and I am unable to lift her to get her in the car. She has been in a nursing for 4 years now needing 24/7 care. She recently had a confused moment where she said she was at a PTA meeting with Edna. She talked about it for several days. My take on it all was that she always had a great time and your mom was a good friend to mine and she truly loved her! We will be keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers.
Lovingly,
Brenda Dean & Kathryn Jay

Henry & Kitty Stokes

January 1, 2012

We pray that God will comfort Aunt Edna's family. We all will miss her. What a wonderful lady she was with a shining smile that Henry remembers well from early childhood and that greeted us again and again through the years.

Berney & Gail Gandy

January 1, 2012

You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers

Ted & Bev Mouchette

January 1, 2012

William and family, The Ribault c/o 1971 extends our sympathy to you & your family in the loss of your Mom.

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