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Laura B. Stokes, 85, entered into her Eternal Home on Saturday, March 16, 2013. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, March 19, 2013 at Bethel Baptist Church with interment in Glen Haven Memorial Gardens. The Reverends Benjamin Newberry and Paul Whitton will officiate. The family suggests that those who wish may make memorial donations to the Bethelites Senior Group, C/O Bethel Baptist Church, 7495 Knoxville Road, Lizella, GA 31052.
Mrs. Stokes was the widow of Charles A. Stokes to whom she was married for fifty-two years. She was born in Lizella, Georgia to the late Myrtice Emma Dent Bloodworth and Kelsey Bloodworth. Mrs. Stokes was a faithful member of Bethel Baptist Church, the Frances Newberry Sunday School Class and Bethelites Senior Group. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and great-great grandmother. Mrs. Stokes was preceded in death by her brothers, Charlie, Jack and Frank Bloodworth, by her grandson, Reese Kelsey Mitchell and by her granddaughter, Wendy S. Owen.
She is survived by her children, Cary (Linda) Stokes of Knoxville, Al (Nancy) Stokes of Lizella, Bruce (Sheila) Stokes of Lizella, Marisa Stokes–Mitchell of Lizella; brothers, Lee Bloodworth of Macon and Marion Bloodworth of Lizella; eleven grandchildren; twenty-one great-grandchildren and a great great-grandchild; many loving nieces and nephews; two sisters-in-law, Geraldine Bloodworth and Frances Stokes, both of Lizella.
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March 31, 2013
Amanda Merritt
I always heard stories about Ms. Laura from my family, and then I finally had the pleasure of meeting her. She was the sweetest!!! I wish I had known her longer.
March 28, 2013
Jeff & Carla Landress
The Earth is a little dimmer without her smiling presence but the Heavens are so much brighter. I will always miss her infectious laughter and the way she made you feel like family. Although we are miles apart, you are always in our hearts and prayers. I am so sorry for your loss but feel so blessed to have known her and her family. If you need anything at all, we're here for you.
March 21, 2013
Cary Stokes
Mom I light this candle so that your love will always light my pathway, see you before long, rest well and good night.
March 20, 2013
Missy Jones
Al, Nacny and family, sorry to hear of your loss, I will be praying for yall
March 19, 2013
Ashley Frost
Going to miss you Nana! You were a fine example of Christ! Your love was unconditional! I am going to miss that smile & hug from you! You touched many lives, especially mine! Looking forward to seeing you again one day! I love you!
March 19, 2013
Bruce, Sheila, Britany & Chad,,,,,,,so sorry for your loss. Your mother, grandmother was a sweet soul and loved all of you so very much. This loss is hard to bear. Having been there I pray for you and yours. Nothing will ever fill that void, but God never promised eternity on earth. She is with her maker and hope you have peace in your heart.
Peggy & Dan Stephens
March 19, 2013
Ed and Judy Stokes
Cary, Al, Bruce, Marisa, and family, we are so sorry to hear about Ms. Laura. You all will be in our thoughts and prayers. May the Lord comfort your hearts and give you strength during this time.
March 19, 2013
Raymond & Donna Birt
Carey, Al and all the Stokes Family,
We are very sorry to hear about you Moms passing. May GOD bless and comfort each one of you.
March 19, 2013
Kent & Bonnie Wirsing
Al & Nancy, we are so sorry to learn of your loss.
March 19, 2013
GAIL SANFORD
TO ALL OF THE STOKES FAMILY..I KNOW EACH ONE OF YOU.DONNIE AND I SEND OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS TO YOU ALL. MS. LAURA WAS SUCH A SPECIAL LADY.ALWAYS SMILING.MAY YOU ALWAYS HAVE YOUR MEMORIES OF ALL THE YEARS YOU GOT TO ENJOY WITH HER.MAY GOD BLESS.LOVE TO YOU ALL.
March 19, 2013
Suzy Heald & family
Praying for the family! Nana was a very special lady who showed her love of Jesus to all who knew her! Prayers going up!! 2Corinthians 5:6-8
March 19, 2013
Mary Alice Dennard
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. You will be in our thoughts and prayers. Boyd and Mary Alice Dennard
March 19, 2013
Bob Whitaker
Bruce,
You and your family are in my prayers during this difficult time.
March 19, 2013
Margie Dent-Martin
Such a sweet and beautiful women and loved by so many people..She will be missed by all.
March 19, 2013
Jill Johnson-Boyer
BRUCE, SHEILA, AND FAMILY,
We are all so sorry for your loss. You are in our prayers.
March 19, 2013
Cary and Linds, your loss is great and prayers are with you and family
March 19, 2013
SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT MRS LAURA MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU . SORRY I CANNT BE THERE I AM OUT OF TOWN MAY GOD BE ALL OF YOU LINDA JONES KECK BYRON GA
March 18, 2013
Cary and Linda, The loss of a Mama is beyond words. Knowing you faith you know you will meet again. So sorry for your loss. Hippy and Nan
March 18, 2013
Lydia Holloman
Carey & Linda, I'm so sorry for your loss. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
March 18, 2013
Jack Elliott, Jr.
I wish to extend my deepest sympathy to the family.
March 18, 2013
Bubba
Carey, you and your family are in my prayers, I wish I could be there for you.
March 18, 2013
Mary Pope
Ms Laura was a very special Lady who will be missed very much
March 18, 2013
Mrs. Laura was a very special lady and will be missed greatly. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Stokes family. May God's peace and strength be with you at this time.
We Love you,
Johnny & Renee' Stevens
March 18, 2013
Beverly Rowell
Bruce and family, Mark and I are sorry for your loss. We love and are praying for all of you.
March 18, 2013
RENEE AND I ARE SADDENED AT THE LOSS OF MRS LAURA BUT WE KNOW SHE IS WITH THE FATHER
ROY AND RENEE THOMPSON
March 18, 2013
Randy and Sue Bishop
Al and Cary,
Please know that y'all are in our thoughts and prayers. We just had my Mama's homegoing a month ago. I know she and your Mother are rejoicing with all the saints and angels forevermore.
Love in Christ...Randy and Sue Bishop
March 18, 2013
Sue and Daryl and Family Springer
So sorry to hear of your lost Another Angel has gone home Your family will be in our prayers....
March 18, 2013
To Maris, Jarrett, Laura, & Clay,
FInding the right words to express how sadden I am by the loss of your mother grandmother is impossible. My heart goes out to all of you. I pray that God will keep each of you wrapped in His loving care and help you through this rough time. If there's anything that we can do just let us know, we'll be there. God bless you all.
Love,
Georgia & Tommy & Brooke
March 18, 2013
To the Stokes Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. May God bless each of you and wrap you in his loving arms where you will find comfort.
Ty and Connie Moore
Lizella
March 18, 2013
EDD HANCOCK
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
March 18, 2013
Theresa Conger
Go rest high on that mountain, Nana. I'm looking forward to seeing you again.
March 18, 2013
Judy & Steve Drawhorn
What a precious lady! We will miss her. May God bless & comfort you all.
March 18, 2013
Angie Autry
Sheila and Bruce, I'm so sorry for your loss. Will be keeping you and your family in my prayers.
March 18, 2013
Helen McGreggor
Sorry to hear of Laura's passing from
this world to a better one. God's
love, peace and grace will prove to be
the comfort you all will need.
Memories of all the wonderful years
together will make the days pass
very quickly.
God Bless you all.
Helen McGreggor
March 18, 2013
MOSELY'S GARAGE
MARISA,
OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. GOD HAS ADDED A SWEET AND BEAUTIFUL LADY TO HIS ANGLES.
March 18, 2013
Tal & Monica Gregory
March 18, 2013
Sandra
She started as my "Née-Nah", then to "Na-nah", and finally my "Nana".. So blessed to have this wonderful lady in my life for 44 years. So thankful my boys have had the opportunity to grow up with such a loving Greatgrandma. She is truly rejoicing being free from the earthly body that held her terrific spirit down..Love you Nana..
Sandra
March 18, 2013
Arlene Long
Marissa and Family i was sorry to hear of your loss. Just always remember the good times and it will all work itself out. She was a very sweet lady and i always enjoyed talking to her when i saw her. Always had a big smile for everybody.
March 18, 2013
Stephen Byrd, Sheri Herndon and Family
All of you are in our thoughts and prayers during this time of loss. Please call if you need anything.
March 18, 2013
Kathie Stipp
Marisa, Jarrett, Laura and Clay, I am so sorry for your loss. Mrs. Laura was such a sweet lady! I know you will miss her.
March 18, 2013
Karen Webb
Just a note to say how sorry I am to hear the news.I am very thankful to have met you all.What a wonderful lady and family.I am thinking of your family and will keep you in my prayers.
March 18, 2013
Brenda Tucker
Bruce, Sheila, Marissa and Family..I am so sorry to hear about Miss Laura. She was one of the sweetest ladies I have ever known. She always had a smile on her face and was there to lift you up..My thoughts and prayers are with the family. I will miss her..
March 18, 2013
Brenda Tucker
March 18, 2013
Herbert Green
Sorry to hear this sad news. She will be missed. My prayers are with you.
March 18, 2013
Gary Roberson
Cary, so sorry for your loss. May God bless and keep you, you are in my prayers.
March 18, 2013
Cary, Linda and family , we are so sorry for your loss... another angel in heaven .
Praying for all of you've
James snd yvonne Harrington
March 18, 2013
Cary, so sorry for the loss of your Mom, time always wins.
Dennis and Caroly Roland
March 18, 2013
Gail Overturf
Nana Stokes was a Great Christian Lady in every sense of the word and was so full of Love for everyone and always was a living testimony of God's Love for us. We love all of you and hurt knowing how hard this has got to be. Risa, Laura, Clay, Bruce, Sheila, Brittney and Chad my heart breaks knowing how close each of you were to her and how much you miss her already. Please know we have been and will be praying for ya'll. We love ya'll.
Mark and Gail Overturf
March 17, 2013
Tommy Pilcher
I was so saddened by the passing of this dear sweet lady...I always thought her special because she and my momma were friends from childhood and played together when little girls, now I know that they're both rejoicing in the Lord...at peace and not suffering in earthly pain...God bless this family in the coming days...momma's gonna be allright.
March 17, 2013
brooke lord
To the family,
My heart goes out to all of you as y'all are going through this hard time. Mrs. Laura Stokes was the sweetest lady that I'd ever meet. She will be greatly missed, if y'all ever need anything let me and my family know and we will be there for yall at any time.
Love, Brooke
March 17, 2013
Ray and Arleen Gurganious
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
March 17, 2013
To the family,
My heart goes out to all of you , I know how you hurt. Clay if you would like to stop by some time and visit me it would make me proud. Marisa if their is any thing a all I can do please let me know. My prayers are with all of you as you go through these hard times. May God be with all of you.
A friend
Shirley Coatney
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