Jackie Stokes

A native Floridian, Jacqulyn (Jackie) Young Stokes was born in Starke, FL to the late Bennie and Leila Ward Young. Jackie moved to Floral City in 1943.
Jackie first laid eyes on Joseph Burel Stokes when she was 14 years of age and said she would marry him one day. They married in Floral City in 1947. They both had a passion for fishing and camping while exploring the local surrounding lakes and rivers in Central Florida. They both loved listening to country and Christian music. Jackie and Joseph made long lasting loving memories for 52 years.
Jackie was a member of the New Hope Methodist Church in Istachatta and active in many of their ministries. She received great joy in serving our Lord.
Jackie was a teacher who taught us to respect and always be honorable. She was full of compassion and wisdom by always sharing her love of life with others. She was tremendously unselfish by always helping and caring for others. She embraced nature and God’s creation to the fullest. Jackie was full of strength that allowed her to carry multiple crosses even for others. Her smile always made us feel HIS love and warmth. She was HIS light. She was a devoted wife, mother, sister and friend, always putting the needs of others before herself. She carried a generous and loving heart that touched many lives in her presence. Her family and friends will always be thankful for the gift that was her life.
Our family promises to celebrate Jackie’s life and continue to walk in God’s light. She will be missed and always loved dearly by her son Joseph F. Stokes and his wife Grace from San Antonio Texas, her daughter Susan F. Whitty from Floral City; Grandchildren Alyana, Travis, Tanner and Antonia from San Antonio. Jackie is preceded by her loving husband Joseph B. Stokes and her son-in-law Jim Whitty.
A celebration of Jackie’s life will be held on Friday, October 10, 2014 at New Hope Church Fellowship Hall at 11:00am. Chas. E. Davis Funeral Home with Crematory is assisting the family with arrangements.
In lieu of flowers the family is asking donations go to New Hope Cemetery fund.