Norma A. Stokes, 88

LEWES - Norma A. Stokes of Lewes, formerly of Dover, died Saturday, Aug. 11, 2007, in Beebe Medical Center, Lewes. She was 88.

Born in New York, she was the daughter of the late Francis J. and Helma (Anton) Bonn.

Mrs. Stokes and her family resided in Wilmington from 1956 until moving to Dover in 1979.

She moved from Dover in 2000 and resided in Lewes until her death.

While living in Dover, Mrs. Stokes was a member of Christ Episcopal Church.

A dedicated mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, in her quieter moments she enjoyed playing bridge.

A warm and sincere person, Mrs. Stokes will be greatly missed by those who knew and loved her.

In addition to her parents, Mrs. Stokes was preceded in death by her husband, Edwin M. Stokes Sr., in 1996; and her son, Edwin M. Stokes Jr., in 2006.

She is survived by her son, the Hon. Richard F. Stokes and his wife Sally S. Stokes of Rehoboth Beach; a granddaughter, Sarah Musser and her husband Dr. R. Clayton Musser of Durham, N.C.; a grandson, R. Hunter Stokes of Rehoboth Beach; and one great-grandson, Luke Stokes Musser of Durham.

Private graveside committal services will be 11:30 a.m. Thursday in Madonna Cemetery, Fort Lee, N.J., with burial following.

A local memorial service will be held at a date to be announced.

The family suggests memorial contributions to Beebe Medical Foundation, Lewes.

Arrangements are by Michael J. Ambruso Funeral Director Inc., Dover.