Laura B. Stokes

1928 - 2013

Laura B. Stokes obituary, 1928-2013, Lizella, GA

BORN

1928

DIED

2013

FUNERAL HOME

CLOSED-Snow's Memorial Chapel, Pio Nono

3077 Pio Nono Ave

Macon, Georgia

Laura Stokes Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Mar. 17, 2013.

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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