Ms. April N. Stokes, 41

April Nicole Stokes was born April 26, 1979 in Valdosta, Georgia to Joseph and Evelyn Stokes. She departed this life to be with the Lord on July 19, 2020 at SGMC, Valdosta, Georgia. She was educated in the Lowndes County School System and a graduate of the class of 1997. She received her bachelor’s degree from Valdosta State University and went on to receive her Masters Degree. April received Christ at an early age and was a strong woman of God. She was well known for her infectious smile, generous heart and forever loving spirit.

She leaves to cherish her precious memories, her parents, Joseph and Evelyn Stokes, Valdosta, GA; her two brothers: Joseph Stokes, II (Venus), Atlanta, GA and Antonio Paul, Valdosta, GA; three special nephews: Jordan, Joshua, and Jaxon Stokes of Atlanta, GA; Grandmother, Minnie Lee Day, Valdosta, GA and a host of other relatives and friends.

Private services were Sunday, July 26, 2020 at the Payton AME Church Cemetery in Clyattville, Georgia with Pastor Charles Carr, officiating. Video streaming can be accessed at stevensmcgheefuneralhome.com as well as condolences. Stevens-McGhee Funeral Home of Quitman was in charge of the arrangements.