Family Card - Person Sheet
Family Card - Person Sheet
NameEdna Jane Stokes
Birth16 Aug 1930, Rowan County, NC
Death13 Feb 2017, Rowan County, NC
Burial22 Feb 2017, Salisbury National Cemetery Annex, Salisbury, Rowan County, NC
FatherGeorge Maxwell Stokes (1899-1965)
MotherLillian Lucille Hoffman (1904-1958)
Spouses
Birth10 Sep 1921, Bryson City, Swain County, NC
Death15 Sep 2015, Rowan Medical Center, Salisbury, Rowan County, NC
Burial21 Sep 2015, Salisbury National Cemetery Annex, Salisbury, Rowan County, NC
Marriage12 Mar 1949
ChildrenBarbara “Darlene” (1950-2024)
 Robert Fincher “Robbie” (1953-)
Notes for Edna Jane Stokes
Edna Stokes Harrell

Edna Stokes Harrell, 86, of Gold Hill, passed away on Monday, February 13, 2017 at her home in Gold Hill.

She was born on August 16, 1930 to the late George and Lillie Hoffman Stokes at Salisbury, NC. Edna was educated in the Rowan County School System and graduated from Granite Quarry High School. She worked as a seamstress before becoming a secretary for her husbands business R F Harrell Plumbing and housewife. She was a member of Liberty Methodist Church.

Edna enjoyed flower gardening, cooking, traveling and sewing. She loved spending time with her family and grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, Edna was preceded in death by Husband, Robert Fincher Harrell, Sr., and Sister, Ruby Honbarrier.

Edna is survived by her Son, Robert F. Harrell, Jr. of Gold Hill, NC; Daughter, Darlene H. Thomas and husband Martin of Rockwell; Granddaughter, Kristen Reinhart; Two Grandsons, Eric Thomas, and Keith Thomas; Great-granddaughter, Averie Reinhart; Sister, Mazie Peeler and husband Jim of Eustis, FL.

A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, February 22, at 2:00 pm at the Salisbury National Cemetery (202 Government Rd, Salisbury, NC 28144) with Rev. Charles Curtis, officiating.

In lieu of flowers memorials in memory of Edna may be made to the American Kidney Fund 11921 Rockville Pike # 300, Rockville, MD 20852 or to the donor's choice.

Powles Staton Funeral Home of Rockwell is assisting the family of Edna Harrell.
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