The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1922-05-23
Mrs. ]. E. Stokes
Died at Her Home
In Tahoka May n

Our town and community was
shocked last Sunday. shortly after
the noon hour, when the news went
forth that Mrs. J. 4. Stokes was
dead, she having suffered stroke
Of paralysis, causing death within
few minutes time. Mr.. Stokes
was absent at the time she was
taken III, he having been in attend
ance at the commencement exercises
being held at the court house. Ply
sicians were hastily summoned upon
his return home, but life was ex-
tinct before medical aid could be
administered.
Mrs. Willie I. Stokes, nee Penny,
was born In Euharice, Ga, Nov. is,
1864, and was at the time Of her
death 81 years, months and 20
days old. Mr.. and Mrs. Stokes we're
married at Independence, Texas,
Nov. iG. 1879. This couple had
walked happily together FOR nearly
AZ years. To this union were born
two children: Mrs. l. S. Doak Of
this city, and Joe l.. Stokes, the
latter preceding her to that better
world more than three years ago.
Mrs. Stokes was converted and
joined the Baptist church at hide
pendence in October, 1879, under
the influence Of Major Penn, a
noted Baptist preacher. She loved
the church Of her youth so much
that she would never move her
membership, always living con-
sistent Christian life. Her home
life was beautiful; she loved her
husband and children with a devo-
tion that was steadfast and ardent.
She was respected and loved by all
who came in contact with her; she
was always almost idolized by her
husband and children. She was
true 90 every trust and faithful in
the performance Of every duty She
will be greatly missed and truly
mourned.
Following an illness extending
over several months, Mrs. Stokes
always maintained a cheerful heart
with a certain fullncss ~ life; her
buoyant nature drank in the sum
shine and rcpCllcd the shade Life
was beautiful 20 her. In spite Of
afflicti0n her life was a hcnediction
70 her family IN the home she
reigncd as queen 0f the household
Her calm, quiet manner and un-
selfish service, commanded the re-
spect and homage Of an who came
within the precincts OF her home
The husband and children felt O
heavenly peace radiating from her
devoted life The home has lost Us
brightest light Yet. naught can
deprive the mother. husband, her
child, the brothers and sister 81 the
aroma 81 the influence and sweet
memory ~ her many virtues These
viii remain theirs 90 cherish for
ever.
A. $3.50 q. M, May rs, 1922, az
the home which she loved go tender
~, brief funeral services In the
presence OF large concourse Of
snrfowing friends. were conducted
hy the Rev. J. VI. Dosher, pastor
n the First Baptist church, Ia
hoka, after which the remains were
laid 20 rest IN the Tahoka Gene
terry The floral offerings from
friends were numerous
Having labored faithfully Tor her
Master she now rests and enjoys al
the good that the heavenly home
has for the faithful Our hearts e.
out 20 the aged mother, husband,
daughter, brothers and sisters. and
we offer deepest sympathy % these
dear friends who are 20 grieved,
bu, who are so beautifully recon
ciled 60 await the brief time when
these ties may all be restored
Those attending the burial from
outside points were as follows. The
aged mother, Mrs W +. Penney Of
Lubbock; sisters. Mesdames Kid
Powell and Cash Royalty Of Lub-
book: brothers. Messrs. Jinks Pen
ney Of Roaring Springs, Joe, Bar
rett, Bob and John Penney Of Lub-
book; they being accompanied by
their husbands and wives.--Lynn
County News
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