1926
2016
Graveside services for Ruby Boswell Stokes will be held Monday at 2pm at Forest Lawn Memory Gardens. Revs. Hiram Coker and Dayna Goff will be officiating. Stephens Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Stokes, 89, passed away Friday at the Lakeside Nursing Center in Quitman.
She was a homemaker and a long- time member of Westwood Baptist Church. Mrs. Stokes will always be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.
She is survived by her children Cynthia Coker and husband Hiram, Larry Stokes, Scotty Stokes and wife Carol; brothers Horace and Ray Boswell; sisters Tommie Avera, Elaine McCary and sister in law Barbara Lois "Bobbie" Stokes. Mrs. Stokes is also survived by numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren along with a number of nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers serving will be Shane Boatner, Ethan Boatner, Phillip Dixon, James Dixon, Jeremy Smith, Austin Smith and Diante Coker.
Visitation will be Sunday evening from 5pm to 8 pm and Monday from 12pm until 1:30pm at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to the First United Methodist Church of Quitman, Children's Ministry.
Friends and family may sign the online guestbook at www.stephensfunerals.com
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
July 12, 2016
Sandy Thomas
Cindy and family, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. I am sad that I was not able to come and see you. Please know that I am praying for you and your family in this time of sorrow. Sandy Thomas, Chunky, MS
July 11, 2016
Kay Moore
Remembering all of you in thoughts and prayers during this time as God comforts you in his loving arms.
Kay Moore
Secretary
First United Methodist Church
Quitman, MS
July 10, 2016
Beth/brenda Knight robinson/harkins
Beth knight robinson/ brenda harkins , were sorry we couldnt be there but no you all are in our thoughts and prayers.
July 9, 2016
Glenda Hayes
Cindy I'm so very sorry about the loss of your Mother. Cherish the memories.
Glenda W. Hayes
July 9, 2016
Lifting you and your family in prayer, Cindy. Peace be with you. Bobby and Thetis Tisdale
July 9, 2016
Our prayers are with the family. May God's loving grace be with you.
Bro. Charles and Betty Davis
July 8, 2016
The Staff of Stephens Funeral Home
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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