The angels are rejoicing at the homecoming of Lucy on June 12, 2009, where she was reunited with her beloved, “Mr. Wilfred.” Lucy was born in Louisa, Va. on September 23, 1916. She was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Wilfred Ewell Stokes. She was also preceded in death by her mother and father, John and Myrtle Smith; a sister, Ruth Hamm; and brothers, Emmett and Joe Smith. She is survived by her sister, Louise Shiflett; a son, W. E. “Buddy” Stokes Jr., his wife, Kay; and her daughter, Sue Stokes Woodcock, her husband, Mark. Also surviving are grandchildren, Brandon Clark, Rachel Kneessi, Katy and Kelly Stokes; great-grandchildren, Dustin, Reagan and Gavin Clark, Noah, Taylor, Zachary Kneessi, and Lucas Crockett. Lucy was a beloved wife, mother and grandmother who was devoted to her husband, family and church. She was also a 27-year employee of J.C. Penney Co. Our family would like to express our sincere appreciation and gratitude to all of the caregivers at The Laurels of Bon Air for all of the kindness, love and respect they gave our mother and to our family. The family will welcome visitors Sunday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the Bennett & Barden Funeral Home, 3215 Anderson Highway (Rt. 60), Powhatan. Services will be held 11 a.m. Monday in the Muddy Creek Baptist Church, with burial to follow in the church cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, if you would like to make a contributions, you may do so to Muddy Creek Baptist Church.