Shirley Ann Stokes

Shirley Ann Stokes, 60, passed on Sunday, May 22, 2011.  She was born in Jacksonville, Fla. to the late Willie Stokes and Mamie Freeney Stokes.

Ms. Stokes was a member of Bethlehem United Methodist Church, a graduate of Richardson High Class of 1969, and employed with Exactech.

She was preceded in death by her brothers, Isaac “Hawk” Stokes, Jr., Earl Ronnie Stokes and Erwin Johnson.

Survivors include her daughter, Denetria LeSean Stokes; grandson, Izaya Latham; and granddaughter, Sanaa Latham, all of Fort White; sister, Irish (Carlton) Hill of Gainesville; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Funeral services for Ms. Stokes will be held Saturday, May 28, 2011 at 11 a.m. at Bethlehem U M Church, Rev. Clarence DeSue, Pastor.  Burial will follow in Bethlehem Cemetery.  Visitation will be Friday, May 27, 2011 from 6 p.m.-8 p.m. at the funeral home.

Arrangements entrusted to A. Jerome Brown Funeral Home, 1560 N W 1st Avenue, High Springs, Florida.