Caroline Briscoe Stokes
January 22, 1924 ~ October 19, 2014
Services:
A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, October 24, 2014 at 11:00AM in Trinity Episcopal Church, St. Mary's City, MD with Father John Ball officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
Visitation:
The family will receive friends on Friday, October 24, 2014 from 9:30AM to 11:00AM in Trinity Episcopal Church.
Caroline Briscoe Milburn Stokes, 90, of Leonardtown, MD passed away surrounded by her loving family on October 19, 2014 in Leonardtown, MD. Born on January 22, 1924 in St. Mary’s City, MD, she was the daughter of the late Anne Elizabeth Adams Milburn, and Mark Milburn. Caroline was the loving wife of the late James Marzell Stokes whom she married on November 21, 1941 they were married for 46 years, and whom preceded her in death on September 5, 1988. Caroline is survived by her children; Constance Stearns of Mansfield, MA, Marie Rakowski of Monnet, MO, Frances Ludlum of Staunton, VA, James Stokes of Park Hall, MD, 9 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren and many loving nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her siblings Dorothy M. Abell, Everett H. Milburn, Mark Milburn, Jr., and Mildred Milburn Fletcher. Caroline graduated from Great Mills High School in 1940; she was a lifelong resident of St. Mary’s County, MD. She was a homemaker for many years, later worked at Great Mils High School in the Guidance Counselor Department, and later worked at the Maryland National Bank.
The family will receive friends on Friday, October 24, 2014 from 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM in Trinity Episcopal Church St. Mary’s City, MD, where a Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 AM with Father John Ball officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
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“We were so sorry to hear of Mrs. Stokes’ passing. Thoughts and prayers with all of her family. Truly a lovely person. “
“Jimmy and Family, we are so sorry for the lose of your Mother. We sill keep you and your family in our thoughts.”
“RIP Mrs. Stokes. You were always so kind and nice to the kids at GMHS.”
“To Carolyn’s Family, I am so sorry for your loss. She was a remarkable lady. She will be missed.”
“As the Director of the Senior Companion Program with which Mrs. Stokes has volunteered since 2013 it saddens us all to hear of her passing. She will be greatly missed by all 54 Senior Companions, her clients and even greater by myself and my staff at Southern Maryland Tri-County Community Action Committee, Inc. God Bless You All”
“Marie So sorry to hear about your Mom. You will be in my prayers.”
“I worked with Caroline at Maryland National Bank. She was such a sweet and caring lady. My thoughts, prayers and sympathy goes out to the entire family. “
“I was her Service Coordinator at Cedar Lane. Always enjoys talking to Ms. Stokes. Lovely smile and so kind. I will miss her. “
“Connie, Marie, Fran, Jimmy & Family – We were so sorry to hear of Aunt Caroline’s passing. Knowing that she is in a better place with her Father surrounded by family and friends helps ease the sadness. She was a wonderful lady with a great sense of humor. We have thoroughly enjoyed having her join in our family picnics and dinners over the years and will really miss her. You and your families are in our thoughts and prayers. If there is anything you need, don’t hesitate to let us know.”
“Connie, Marie, Fran Jim My Sincere condolences on the passing of your mother. She was always nice to me and I think of all of times we had in school,church and choir often.”
“So sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. May your many memories help you through this time of sorrow. You are all in my thoughts and prayers”
“Connie & Family: We are so sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. What an awesome lady she was! I have many wonderful memories of not only the great times shared during our high school years but also of working with her later at GMHS! Everyone respected & loved your Mom! She was so kind & truly one of a kind! God Bless all of you at this difficult time. Our prayers & thoughts are with you! Love, Fran &’Mike “
“My thoughts and prayers go out to the family.”
“Many fond memories of the time when our moms worked together at GMHS. Thinking of you all in prayer at this time.”
“To all of Mrs. Stokes’ family, I send my heartfelt sympathy. What a nice, sweet, kind lady. I remember her from years ago when my husband, Matt, and I operated the grocery store at St. Inigoes. May she rest in peace. My thoughts and prayers to all of you…….”
“Our condolences go out to you Jim and your family. May the comfort of friends and family be your strength now and in the days ahead. “
“Mrs. Stokes helped many students find their life’s direction while working at GMHS. She was one of the fabulous “staff members” that cared enough to discuss with me that my career opportunities would be much greater if I graduated from high school. Boy was she correct. Mrs. Stokes will be remembered by many for a long time. “
“So sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. She was such a nice lady. Thoughts and prayers to all.”
“Prayers go out to all of Caroline’s children. She was a wonderful person. Bless all. She will be missed by all of us who know her. Always a person with a heart of gold. “