IN LOVING MEMORY OF
Deaconess Martha
Stukes- Stokes
July 30, 1927 – July 31, 2016
Obituary
The Obituary
Deaconess Martha L. Stukes-Stokes was born on July 30, 1927 in Sumter, SC to the late Darlington Stukes and Eva Ford Stukes. She departed this life on Sunday, July 31, 2016 at her residence.
Martha attended Stone Hill and Lincoln High School in Sumter, South Carolina. She loved sports and was passionate about basketball. She moved to Wilmington, North Carolina and later to New York.
As a resident of New York she was a nurse for 31 years at Rockland State Hospital in Orangeburg, New York. Martha was also an ambitious entrepreneur having established three businesses—a laundry care business, restaurant, and grocery store.
Martha's entire life was filled with generosity and love for mankind, always sharing and caring for everyone and never look to receive. She was one who epitomized what Jesus said, "love your neighbor as yourself."
Upon retirement, Martha returned home to take care of her mother. She rejoined the Church of God by Faith, Sumter No. 1 and served many years as a deaconess and Senior Choir member. Deaconess Stukes was one of the most faithful persons who took her position seriously and passionately. No condition prevented her faithfulness until she was no longer able to serve due to illness. She was most dependable and served profoundly.
She will be cherished by her sister, Ruth S. Ham and brother, James Stukes of New York City, New York, a god-son—Rondell Green, a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends, best friends Thelma Bradley, Deaconess Lillie M. Moses, Mother Sarah Wright, caretakers, niece—Barbara Williams, nephew - Herman Stukes, cousin – Mary Roman, and Rose Chapman.
Deaconess Stukes was preceded in death by her mother, Eva Stukes, Father—Darlington Stukes, five brothers—Samuel, David, Willie, Mitchell, and Alvin Stukes.
Public Viewing will be held on Friday August 5, 2016 from 2-6pm at Job's Mortuary.
Deaconess Stokes will be placed in the church on Sat. August 6, 2016 at 10am for viewing until the hour of service.
Funeral Services will be held on Sat. at 11am at Church of God by Faith 609 Atlantic Ave. Sumter with Pastor Supt. Mack S. Wilson, Rev. Dr. Friendly Gadson, Officiating and Bishop Jeffery Johnson, Eulogist.
Interment will follow in Hillside Memorial Park.
Family receiving friends at the home 314 Brand Street, Sumter
Deaconess Martha L. Stukes-Stokes was born on July 30, 1927 in Sumter, SC to the late Darlington Stukes and Eva Ford Stukes. She departed this life on Sunday, July 31, 2016 at her residence.
Martha attended Stone Hill and Lincoln High School in Sumter, South Carolina. She loved sports and was passionate about basketball. She moved to Wilmington, North Carolina and later to New York.
As a resident of New York she was a nurse for 31 years at Rockland State Hospital in Orangeburg, New York. Martha was also an ambitious entrepreneur having established three businesses—a laundry care business, restaurant, and grocery store.
Martha's entire life was filled with generosity and love for mankind, always sharing and caring for everyone and never look to receive. She was one who epitomized what Jesus said, "love your neighbor as yourself."
Upon retirement, Martha returned home to take care of her mother. She rejoined the Church of God by Faith, Sumter No. 1 and served many years as a deaconess and Senior Choir member. Deaconess Stukes was one of the most faithful persons who took her position seriously and passionately. No condition prevented her faithfulness until she was no longer able to serve due to illness. She was most dependable and served profoundly.
She will be cherished by her sister, Ruth S. Ham and brother, James Stukes of New York City, New York, a god-son—Rondell Green, a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends, best friends Thelma Bradley, Deaconess Lillie M. Moses, Mother Sarah Wright, caretakers, niece—Barbara Williams, nephew - Herman Stukes, cousin – Mary Roman, and Rose Chapman.
Deaconess Stukes was preceded in death by her mother, Eva Stukes, Father—Darlington Stukes, five brothers—Samuel, David, Willie, Mitchell, and Alvin Stukes.
Public Viewing will be held on Friday August 5, 2016 from 2-6pm at Job's Mortuary.
Deaconess Stokes will be placed in the church on Sat. August 6, 2016 at 10am for viewing until the hour of service.
Funeral Services will be held on Sat. at 11am at Church of God by Faith 609 Atlantic Ave. Sumter with Pastor Supt. Mack S. Wilson, Rev. Dr. Friendly Gadson, Officiating and Bishop Jeffery Johnson, Eulogist.
Interment will follow in Hillside Memorial Park.
Family receiving friends at the home 314 Brand Street, Sumter
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