Mary Delores Stokes, 1942 - 2021

Mary Delores Stokes was born May 21, 1942, to Jewel Theodore and Mary Ellen Kathryn Bryant in Dos Palos, California. She departed this life March 1, 2021, at the age of 78.

Dee spent her youth in California before moving to Depew. On Dec. 18, 1959, Mary Delores Bryant and Larry Namon Stokes were united in marriage. They enjoyed over 46 years together before his passing June 26, 2006.

She had many things she enjoyed doing including, painting, crocheting, and gardening. She enjoyed visiting with her family especially her grandchildren who were the light of her life. Her faith was everything to her. She was a devout Christian who was never bashful about sharing her faith.

She is survived by five children, Penny Davenport and husband Greg, Mark Stokes, Laura McMullen and husband Clifford, Amy Stokes, Mary Wade and husband Darin; three sisters, twin sister, Rosalee Doris Diaz, Gail Dolce, Rita Hunter, 11 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren and one great great granddaughter.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, one granddaughter, Melissa Fisher, two brothers, Gary and Teddy Bryant.

Her funeral services were held at 2 p.m., Friday, March 5, 2021 at the Hutchins Maples Matherly Funeral Chapel with interment to follow at the Bristow City Cemetery.

Condolences can be sent to www.hutchinsmaplesfuneralhome.com.