Annell Owens Stokes

SERVICES: Memorial services will be at 11:00 AM Saturday, September 24, 2005, at Carmichael-Whatley Colonial Chapel, with Rev. Charles Lowry, pastor of the Cross Point Baptist Church, officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors.BIOGRAPHY: Mrs. Stokes was born June 9, 1938 in Clarendon. She married Alvin Ray "Stokey" Stokes, I on December 4, 1955. She had been a resident of Pampa for 41 years. She was a mother and homemaker, rearing four children until entering the work force in 1973. From 1973 until 1993, she enjoyed her career as a cashier with Gibson Discount, Ideals Groceries and Franks Groceries, where she met her wonderful lifelong friends. In 1993 she started a second career in the medical field with Pampa Regional Medical Center, retiring in 2003.SURVIVORS: Husband: Alvin Ray Stokes, I of Pampa. 3 Daughters: Pattie Herrin & husband Tony of Cleveland, Texas, Brenda Gardner & husband Bill of Pampa, and Lesa Mooney & husband Gary of Sand Springs, Oklahoma. 3 Sisters: Peggy Harrell of Ballinger, Charline Reynolds of Amarillo, and Pat McAnear of Clarendon. 11 Grandchildren: Alvin Ray "Tre" Stokes, III, Johnny D. Aufleger, and Joshua L. Brack, all of Pampa, Joseph E. Aufleger of Camp Pendleton, California, Michael M. "Chi" Brack of Sand Springs, Oklahoma, Gabriel N. "Gabe" Brack of Kuwait, Holly Nachole Mills of Tulsa, Oklahoma, Amy Lea Trimble of Stillwater, Oklahoma, Cleta Annell "Nelly" Stith of Chandler, Oklahoma, Marinda Elizabeth Mooney and Heather Nacole Mooney, both of Sand Springs, Oklahoma. 3 Great-Grandchildren: Kaittlynne Aufleger Porter of Lefors, Kellan Stokes and Callyer Stokes, both of Pampa. She was preceded in death by a son, Alvin Ray Stokes, II; 3 brothers, Jack Owens, James Owens and Don Owens; 1 sister, Glenda McAlister; and parents, Ida Velma & Charlie Byron Owens.