Deloris "Dee" Stokes Obituary (1937

Deloris F. "Dee" Stokes, the daughter of Helen Ruth (Rickard) and Elmer Dell Stokes, was born October 19, 1937 at Red Cloud, Nebraska. She departed this life on Friday, April 11, 2014 at the Heritage Care Center in Red Cloud at the age of 76 years, 4 months and 22 days. A lifelong resident of the Red Cloud community, Dee received her formal education attending the Red Cloud schools. She then began her career as a waitress. She was employed at Elsie's Cafe for a period of time, and then worked at Palace Lounge & Restaurant for over thirty-four years with Bob & Ilah Buckles, and then for Tom & Linda Hitchler. She greatly enjoyed her time there and made many lasting friends through the years. In her leisure time Dee enjoyed watching birds, visiting with her friends and taking rides around the area. She cherished time spent with her family and especially her granddaughters. Preceding her in death were her parents; sisters, Shirley Just and Virginia Hurd; and brothers, Bob and Roger Stokes. Left to treasure her memory are her son and daughter-in-law, Tim and Mary Stokes of Hastings, Nebraska; granddaughters, Gaby Stokes of Lincoln, Nebraska and Mattie Stokes of Hastings, Nebraska; nieces, nephews, other relatives and a host of friends. Funeral services were held Friday, 10:30 a.m., April 18, 2014 at the Williams Funeral Home in Red Cloud with the Rev. Marshall Faulkenberry officiating. Interment was at the Red Cloud Cemetery. A memorial fund has been established by the family. Williams Funeral Home 241 West 4th Avenue Red Cloud, Nebraska 68970 Phone: 402-746-2500 williamsfuneralhomes@yahoo.com