Virginia Stokes, Age 87

Virginia A. Stokes, 87, of Formoso, KS, passed away Jan. 12, 2017 at the Republic County Hospital, Belleville, KS. She was born on Aug. 27, 1929 in Wathena, KS to Samuel W. & Aurea M. (Meidinger) Lehman. Virginia grew up in rural Wathena & graduated from Wathena High School in 1947. She went to Gard's Business University in St. Joseph, MO and after graduation, worked as a secretary. She married Robert "Bob" D. Stokes on Dec. 28, 1955. He preceded her in death on Sept. 10, 2007. They lived in Washington & Phillipsburg, KS, where Bob was a teacher/coach. The couple had four children. The family moved to Fontana, CA & then to Alta Loma, CA. Virginia attended Chaffey College and then got a job as a secretary at the Central School Dist. In Cucamonga, CA; and later became the assistant to the superintendent for the Board of Trustees of the district. In 1982, Robert & Virginia moved to rural Courtland to a new home. Virginia went to work for Cloud County Community College as the Assistant to the President for 15 years before her retirement. Virginia was a member of Ada Lutheran Church, Courtland & the Beaver Homemakers (EHU) Club. She enjoyed gardening, music, reading, & spending time with her children & grandchildren. During the 20 years the family lived in California, they made numerous trips from California to Kansas to visit parents, grandparents, relatives & friends.

She is survived by her sons; David Stokes (Judy), Holiday Island, AR, Mark Stokes, Formoso & Darren Stokes, Salina; sister, Shirley Larson, Concordia; grandchildren; SuAnne, Shana & Sharla & 4 great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Bob; daughter, Gina Sue Stokes; her parents and a brother, Clarence Lehman.

Funeral services will be held at Thurs., Jan. 19, 2017 at 1:30 pm at Ada Lutheran Church, Courtland, KS. Burial will follow at the Ada Lutheran Cemetery. Visitation will be Wed., Jan. 18, 2017 from 9 am to 9 pm.

The family suggests memorials to the Ada Lutheran Church in care of the funeral home. For online condolences, please visit www.chaputbuoy.com.

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