Dorothy Jean Stokes
May 5, 1928 ~ January 26, 2023
Born in:
Asheville, NC
Resided in:
Swannanoa, NC
Dorothy Jean Stokes, 94, of Swannanoa, passed away on January 26, 2023.
She was born May 5, 1928 to the late Charles Trexler and Ann McJunkin Trexler. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert D. Stokes.
She is survived by a son, Timothy David Stokes (Laine), of Greenville, SC, and a daughter, Linda Reese (Albert T.), of Swannanoa; five grandchildren, Travis Ballard (Debbie), Tracia Ballard, Taylor Stokes Crabb (Nathan), Devon Hunt and Calvin Hunt; five great-grandchildren, Tyler Ballard, Cole Ballard, Eli Crabb, Sawyer Crabb, and Roman Crabb; and two sisters, Vivian Gerkin and Joyce Harris.
She worked as a hairdresser until the age of 91 having owned Dorothy’s Beauty Salon. She touched many lives and generations of families.
She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Asheville.
The funeral service will be held Monday, January 30, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. at the First Baptist Church of Asheville with visitation one hour prior to the service with the Revs. Leah Brown and Tommy Braxton officiating. The burial will follow at Sky View Memorial Park.
Groce Funeral Home on Tunnel Road is assisting the family.
Services
Visitation: January 30, 2023 1:00 pm - January 20, 2025 2:00 pm
First Baptist Church of Asheville
5 Oak Street
Asheville, NC 28801
(828)252-4781
Funeral Service: January 30, 2023 2:00 pm
First Baptist Church of Asheville
5 Oak Street
Asheville, NC 28801
(828)252-4781
Burial: January 30, 2023 3:00 pm
Sky View Memorial Park
US Highway 70
Swannanoa, NC
(828)298-4037
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Linda and Tim, I have known Dorothy for most of my life. I never met a person who did not like her, she was so positive and full of energy! She truly loved life! I have so many memories of her doing my Mom and my hair, even to coloring it blue for a prom to match my dress! Can you believe how far ahead of her time she was!
She has made such a wonderful impression on her community and her family! I know your hearts are heavy and there is such an empty place right now, and I pray for comfort for each of you in these coming days. She will be sorely missed by so many! Lovingly, Barbara
Sure will miss “GRAMMA” …..A sweet dear lady that I’ve known many many years…..She’s waiting for me at the “house”…….LOVE YOU GRAMMA……
So sorry for your loss. She will be missed by all. Thoughts and prayers are with you all.
To my sweet Aunt Dot, you were a precious lady and you will be missed. I loved all the stories you used to tell us about the family. God got a special Angel. We love you
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Love always your son,
Timmy
Laine
Linda sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
For cousins we were pretty far apart in age. No matter. I knew a diamond when I saw one. She was always so kind to me and to my mother. Linda, your family is so fortunate to have had her for so many wonderful years. I know your hearts are hurting now, but that hurt will fade. Your love for your mother will grow even more…I promise. Cydney
My sympathy to Linda and all the family .A beautiful and sweet Lady that was so easy to love.She is in a beauutiful place with Bob, dancing and laughing just like they met ! So blessed to have known her !
I love you Aunt Dot. I know you reunited with all who love you. That makes this easier to bare. I will miss your kind words and your spunky sense of humor. I love you and will miss you always
To my wonderful sister. I love you with all my heart. I won’t be too far behind you. Put in a good word for me and be standing by to welcome me. Love you bunches. Vivian
Linda,
So sorry to hear about Dorothy Jean’s death. She was a wonderful person and will be missed. Mom always loved getting her hair done and Bob fixing lunch for them.
From sitting in her kitchen as a little girl waiting for pound cake to sledding down her hill, to having my hair cut and bringing my nanny to get hers done, to making sure I saw her every visit to Asheville the last 22 years, she was my favorite person on Earth. This loss is so bitter sweet. She will be missed more than words, but she lived such a long beautiful life. She was and always will be such a light and inspiration in my life. If there was one person I wanted to be like, especially to others, it was her!! I love you always and forever aunt Dot and you will always hold such a special place in my ♥️
So sorry for your loss
Gary and Debbie Mashburn so sorry for your loss Linda wii keep your family in our prayers!!!!
I am so sorry Linda for your loss, I have been there with my parents and grandparents. My grandmother and mother came all the way from leicester to have your mother fix their hair. I was Cindy Radcliff then.
Dorothy was a beautiful person, and will be missed by all that knew her. Prayers for Linda and family during this time.
We were both so sorry to hear about Dot. She was a lovely person, and did my Mom’s hair many years ago. Mama remembers Timmy throwing rocks in the neighbor’s window, the relationship Dot had with Bob, and how Linda helped out with Timmy. Dot was a gracious and lovely lady. We both are blessed to have known her. JoAnn Hughey and Kay Hughey Griffin