STOKES, EFfie
Source: 1960s Area Obituaries - thanks to Covington Public Library (especially Brenda) p 179 hand dated 15 April 1960
Mrs. Effie Stokes, 92, a resident of the Newtown area since 1907, died Monday morning, April 11 at the home of a son, Russell Stokes, Attica. She was born Sept 9, 1867 in Illinois, the daughter of James and Ellen Gerard Pettet. In 1893, she was married to Thomas Stokes at Humrick. He preceded her in death. Mrs. Stokes was an active member of the Newtown Methodist Church. Surviving besides the son, Russell are one daughter, Mrs. Mazey Nolan, Morehead, Minn; one brother, Parrance Pettit of Danville; five grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. Services were held Wednesday with burial in the Old Baptist Cemetery. – kbz