Lasting Memories website was created in the memory of our loved one, Carolyn Louisa Ashe Stokes, 94, born on November 18th, 1925 and passed away on September 7th, 2020. We will remember her forever. To continue Carolyn's passion and contributions close to her heart, the family has chosen the following non-profit charities to memorialize her efforts.
AAUW: https://www.aauw.org
Brighter Beginnings: http://www.brighter-beginnings.org
We welcome you to light a candle in memory of Carolyn. (There is no need to register
into website to leave a tribute.)
Jennifer L T
Hugs to you all. I know how much she meant to you. Such a sweet lady.
Roderick E
Sincerest condolences to you and the family
Janet O T
Deepest sympathy on the loss of your beloved Mommom. What a wonderful picture to help remember the love you shared!
Denise K
Sorry for your loss. Thinking of you and your family.
Renee S H
Condolences to your family
Arisha S
So sorry for your loss. Prayers for your family.
Nenette T
Condolences to you and your family
Lorna P M
May your memories and family bring you comfort at this time. I am so sorry about your mom
Muriel M
I’m so sorry to hear the news of your beloved mommom. I’m praying for comfort during this difficult time.
Pam C
My deepest condolences to the family
Aaron C
My condolences and prayers to your family
Patricia O
I'm so sorry for your loss. Much love to you and the family.
Lavora H
My sincerest condolences to the family.
Danielle T
Our deepest condolences. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Trina G
Val I am so sorry. Thinking of your family during this time. You were such an amazing daughter to her.. loved bumping into u ladies and seeing your post.
Lori F
So sorry to hear of your families loss..
Tova R
I’m so sorry for your loss. Sending my Prayers to you and the family
Kimia R
Oh my! I’m so sorry for your loss. My heart is with you
Rachel A
I’m so sorry to hear of your loss, praying extra hard for your family
Wanda W
Dr. Stokes my deepest condolences to you and the family.
Gail M
My thoughts are with you and your family.
Elizabeth D
You and your family are in my thoughts and in my prayers.
Natasha C
Sending thoughts and prayers to you and the family.
Evelyn R McD
Awww, I'm so sorry, praying for your strength and courage.
Kimberly B J
I'm so sorry, Stokes family! I'm so glad I got to meet Mommom. What a loss. Big hugs to you all!
Cindy L T
My condolences to Mike, Val, Scott and Sy.. I remember her from the Pacific Academy days.. sending all of you hugs...
Adoria W
I’m so sorry for your loss. May she Rest In Peace and my your hearts be comforted by her memory. What a legend! Mrs. Stokes lived a full life. Bless her soul.
Mark B
Deepest condolences! Praying for your family.!
Tina B
So sorry for your loss. Sending you much love and support
Terri D L
So sorry for your loss
Graham C
Deepest sympathies to you and your families
Marlene E
May she Rest In Peace
Rick R
Our condolences from Olimpia, Ricky and I.
Garth M
So sorry to see this. She leaves a great legacy in all of you.
Jesse J
My condolences to you and your family. God Speed !!!
Betty G
A new journey!
RIP
Rigo M
Sorry for your loss Mike! Condolences to your family
Aubrey A F B
So sorry for your loss! Love and peace to your family.
Kevin J
I’m very sorry for your family’s loss.
Noel T
The DMA family sends there condolences to you and your family Instructor.
Charles A
Our condolences, we are praying for you all.
Lynn C
So sorry for your loss. Cherish your memories.
Gail G
Mike, my prayers are with you and your family...
What an amazing woman! Love and prayers...
April R C
My Condolences
Vic D
My condolences to you and your family Mike.
Dalia S
So sorry Mike and family. Flying back from Detroit today. See you soon.
Zelda C
Praying for you and your family Doc.
Seaneen McC W
I am so very sorry - you are all in my thoughts and prayers
Cedric C
Condolences for your loss. May she Rest In Peace and let the perpetual light shine upon her!
Josette W
Prayers
Paul C
Mike, My condolences to you and your family
Selena C
my condolences to you all
Marika B
Thinking about all of you during this sad time. I know your hearts are full of so many sweet memories
Annette D
My condolences to you and your family!!
D'Ann S H
My condolences to you and your family
Charissa T
Our condolences..keeping everyone in our prayers!
GA B
Here or in Heaven...still family, still loned forever. God Bless, and your family are in my prayers
Casey G W
Praying for your family
Joe A
Maria and I send our deepest condolences. Your mom was a classy lady and always ahead of her times....
Marianela C
Rest In Heaven to Mommom Mrs Stokes
Nightingale N C
My deepest condolences to you and your family. May she Rest In Peace.
Cheryl H R
So sorry for your loss Stokes family.
Corinne M F
My sincere Condolences. Momom has and will always be a special woman who have touched many lives including mine. Prayers to you and the entire Stokes Family. May she rest in peace.
Pam S
We are so sorry to hear this news. Sending love and prayers to you and the family
Mickey, we are so sorry to hear of your loss. This is a beautiful story of her life and I know she is so proud of all if you. Sending you love and prayers in this difficult time.
Rosalind F C
Our deepest condolences to the whole family. Prayers to you all for strength. May she Rest In Peace.
Takoma K
My condolences to you and your family
Chanda M F
My Condolences
Michelle B
So sorry for your loss
Carol B
Sincere condolence to you and your family.
Rachelle C P
So sorry for your loss. Sending our deepest condolences to you and your family.
Cheryl F
I loved your mom... sorry for your loss
Linda J
I sending my deepest condolence. May your mom rest in peace.
Natalie B
I’m so sorry to hear this! sending hugs. So sorry for your loss
She was quite an accomplished lady!
Jane W
So so sorry for your loss. Sending hugs and Aloha to you and your family.
Jacquelyn H
Beautiful family photo. So sorry for your loss
Tanya S
Beautiful picture...we're so sorry for your loss
Steve L
Michael, Val and family we send our sincere condolences to you. So sorry for your loss.
Denise J
Beautiful picture! Your mother looks amazing!
Miville M C
So sorry for the loss of your mom. Our prayers are with you and your family.
Mimi S
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time
Lee B
I was just looking at pictures from years gone by. I'm so sorry for your lost. And we are with you in this time of lost.
RIH Dear Mrs stokes, and a heart felt condolencesShe was a great woman and the time spent with her was a pleasure.
Julie Y McD
Our deepest condolences to you and your family.
MsVena V
Sincere condolences to the entire Stokes family.
Sandra N
Michael, Val & the entire Stokes family. May God comfort you all during this difficult time
Traci L
My prayers are with you and your family.
Dalia C
My sincere condolences to you and your family. Such a touching story of an accomplished woman in her own right. May her love and memory live on.
Arinel G
I am so sorry for your loss. She was a beautiful woman whose life made a difference. God bless all of you.
Curtis P
Beautiful family picture. Sorry for your loss
Gina K
So sorry for the the loss of your mom. Please find comfort in your beautiful memories of her.
Tom C
What a legacy she gifted to the. world & her family! Rest in peace Mommom..
Miesha H G
Prayers and love
Monique A
Sorry to hear this. Praying for you during this time
Vivian E
My condolences to you and your family.
Vonda M
Our deepest condolences to your family! A wonderful beauty in the picture!
Ingrid L
Condolences to you and your family.
Drake C
Deepest Condolences to you and the family...
Corinne U
My deepest sympathy to Mick, Val, Scott, Sy and the Stokes family. Sharing in your sorrow with love and friendship. May your Mom rest in peace
Selma QV
Sending you all my deepest condolences. It was a pleasure having the opportunity to meet your adoring mom, grandmother an amazing woman
Felicia W
My deepest condolences Dr Michael Stokes Val Stokes and family!!! My prayers are with you all!
Denise L
Condolences Mike to you, Val and your family
Dorothy C
Our condolences and prayer for you Dr. Stokes & Val and family! May your dear mother rest in peace and your precious memories together be close in your hearts and minds.
Linda B
Sounds like she had an amazing life. I'm so sorry for your loss. Keeping you and your family in my prayers
Gary B
Condolences to you and your family
Lynn S
So sorry for your loss
Stephanie R
Your mama left an indelible mark in all of our lives
Kathleen G
Lifting you and your family inn prayer....knowing your memories bring great love, laughter and joy..
Brian S
They instilled the best into us.
Chris S
Craig sorry for your loss. My condolences to you, Mickey and Monica.
Pete M
My condolences.
Eric S
I'm sorry for your loss brother...my heart goes out to you!
Thomas T
Sorry for your loss
Renard J
Cousin Craig, so sad to hear of the passing of your Mom. Your cousins on the east coast send our sincere love and prayers to you and your brother and your families.
Charlie R
So sorry for your loss, Craig. Our Prayers for you and your family.
Kevin P
You have my sincere condolences, Craig. I’m certain her love for you was epic and unbreakable.
Jane H A
I’m so sorry to hear ...it is a great loss. Sending love and prayers
Lisa H G
I’m so sorry to hear about your mom’s passing. Such a beautiful women. Prayers to you and yours.
Tom B
Peace be with you, Craig.
Cheryl L
So sorry Craig for your loss!
Charles M
Our condolences, take care.
Scott C
Sorry to hear Hold Fast
Steven F
Sorry Craig!
Karen B
Sorry for the loss of your mom....it’s tough, always in your heart
Peter V
Deepest condolences Craig
Jon W
That’s a familiar face. An amazing woman. Prayers and love to you and your family, Craig!
Tomi D R
She was a great lady. So sad to learn of her passing. My prayers are with you and your family.
Rodney G
My condolences to you and your family my brother.....ONE LOVE
David H
I’m sorry for you and your families loss
My condolences and prayers for you all
David C S
I am sorry for your my condolences to you and your family
Constance G
So sorry for your loss
Buzz H
My heart goes out to you Craig. Very sorry for your loss!
Lorna P M
Craig, my prayers and hugs to you and your family.
Marty F
Great tribute, so very sorry Craig. Deepest condolences to you my friend.
Rodney H
Sorry for your loss bro prayers to your fam
Michelle P
Prayers for your mom who raised an amazing son who I know she was so proud of! May her memories live forever in your heart.
Bud A
Prayers
Jennifer B
We're both so sorry Craig. I had the opportunity to spend some time with her and talk about numerous things at Brains reception and at your 40th birthday. She was a true lady and she absolutely adored you. John and I are praying for you.
Liz G
I am sorry for your loss
Michael B
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My condolences to you and your family during these difficult times.
David R. O
So sorry for your loss, Craig. Make she RIP
Melissa K
Lots of love to you and your family Craig.
Barbara P
You’re post is Grace... She was also lucky to have you... In so sorry for your loss Craig
Sylvia V S
May the memories you shared keep her with you always.
Truc S
So sorry for your loss Craig. May she rest happily in Heaven.
Racquel L
I am so sorry for your loss, Craig. Prayers to you, your family and May your mom Rest In Peace.
Jeannie J
So sorry Craig, your mom was such a wonderful, amazing woman, mother and grandmother. Hugs and my condolences to all of you.
Van B
Prayers
Francis S
I hope and wish that the sweet memories of your mother will help you through this difficult time. My condolences to you and your loved ones Craig.
Darryl G
Memories live on my brutha. Continue to be her light for those who remain. Prayers to all!
Alan S
My condolences to you and your family
Jill Marie Tierney A
Craig, I am sorry for your loss, that’s a tough one. Know she is always close by you. An angel in heaven. Hang in there my friend
Mark R
Our hearts go out to you and your family. May you all be at peace . . .
Christopher R C
Sorry for you loss Craig
Vera M
I am so sorry Craig. My condolences to you and your family. May your mom rest in peace.
Debbie M D
What a lovely picture. So sorry for your loss.
Sharon A
So very sorry for your loss Craig.
Stephanie E G
I’m so sorry, glad I got to meet her, love you friend
Kevin W
Aunt Carolyn
Prayers
Natasha S
So sorry Craig, Virtual hugs
Naz A
Condolences to you and the family. Prayers for strength and guidance through these tough times.
Sarah K
Thoughts and prayers to you and your family.
Ignacio S
Sorry for your loss Craig.
Liz McF W
Sorry for your loss
Keith C
Prayers
Kari R
So very sorry My Friend..muah
Ron R
My condolences to you and your siblings
Kristi C
Chuck & I send your family lots of love. A life well lived!
Reenie R
Oh my precious
Michelle E M
Hugs my friend
Sherry G
Deepest condolences to your family
Suzanne E G
Oh Craig. So sorry for your loss. Praying for her soul to be at peace
Jeff G
Craig, your mother was an angel on earth, now she is an angel in heaven. Sorry for your loss my brother, I know its been a tough couple of years. Much love to you and your family.
Erin K
I’m so sorry Craig
Lisa B S
I am so sorry for your loss, Craig. Praying for you and your family.
Omari W
My condolences
Jenny D M
I’m so sorry Craig. Love and prayers to you and your family.
Sandy S A
So sorry, Craig. Love & hugs from Texas
Anna R
I’m so sorry Craig. Sending love and comfort
Kelli L. J
Condolences to you and your family. So sorry for your loss.
Ron E
Sorry to hear about your loss my Brother from another Mother! She will watch over you and she will always live in your heart and be in your memories!
Lisa B
Oh Craig, I'm SO SORRY for your loss!!
Kevin J O
Sorry Craig ! God Bless your mother & your family!
Gary T
So sorry Craig
Cindy D F
I’m so sorry Craig. Sending thoughts and prayers to you and your family.
Aljoe M
Condolences, Love& Prayers to you and family brother!
Daneen F
I am so very sorry for your loss. Loosing a mother is the hardest thing any one should endure. I Lost my mom 2 months ago and the pain is still unbearable, I hear time is of the essence. Please be patient. Take care Craig
Mark B
So sorry for your loss, condolences to you and your family.
Stacey B
My condolences, Craig. We've corresponded a little bit back and forth but it's been a while. I'll miss her.
Steve H
God Bless you Craig!
Latonya M
Sorry for your loss Craig, my heart goes out to you and yours.
Betsey E McQ
My deepest condolences, Craig
My prayers are with the Stokes family. I met Mrs. Stokes while working for Dr. Joseph Stokes in the 70's. So sorry for your loss. She was a magnificent woman.
Carolyn's smile lite up the room every time she participated in a Live2BHealthy Strength & Balance class that I taught for some time in Pinole. She just loved to move and did so quite gracefully. What a blessing it's been to have met her.
Sending love to her family and friends
Janice Byer
September 09, 2020 | Crockett, CA | Teacher
Condolences to Mick, Val, Scott, Sy and Family. What an amazing woman and life to be cherished and celebrated! Love to you all.
Carolyn was a wonderful person always had a smile. My condolences to the family. We have been family friends for years.
Keeping you in prayer ??
Love to family
Linda P
Hugs and prayers for your family. So ver sorry for your loss
Vangie E
To God be the Glory for all he's done. What Beautiful Woman. Thank you for sharing. Sincere Condolences to the family. Much Love
Nanette Q
Condolences to your family. What an amazing and inspirational woman.
Dorris H
My condolences to you and your family. There is nothing like the love of a mother. My heart goes out to you.
Taswana R
My condolences to you and your family Dr. Stokes. May she Rest in Grace
Laura M
My condolences. She was an amazing woman! My prayers are with you and your family.
Curley M
Our sincerest condolences!! How impressive! A life well lived!!
Albert R. H
I am so sorry for your families lost. She is a beautiful lady.. Blessings and peace are my wishes for your family.
Ruben R
I am sorry for your loss.
Allen M
My Most Sincere Blessings and Wishes to you and your Family for your loss Mike, Truly Sorry to see this.
Catherine S
Condolences from the Shipps.
Harry S
I am so sorry for your loss, love and prayers to you and your family.
Bonnie R L
Awe Craig....peace be with you my friend.
Roger S
My deepest sympathies to you and your family Craig! So sorry for your loss Brother! God bless
GP R
sorry for your loss
Diane R
I’m so sorry for your loss. No one ever loves us more than our moms. She raised a great man and I know that made her heart happy.
Malaika P
Sending you all love
Felecia N
PRAYING FOR YOU AND YOUR BEAUTIFUL FAMILY
Thinking of you and your family during this time of loss. May you find peace in cherished memories with your mother and the thoughts and prayers to you and your family,
Ronni Brown
To the family, Condolences on the loss of your loving Mother. The Weeks' and the Stokes have had the pleasure of a connection these many years.through our Mothers being friends. Loss is not easy when you'v had someone who was always there.Our heart aches, but that is from our loved one entering in our being to never be forgotten. Please accept my deepest sympathy for your loss.
Mickey H
We’re so sorry for your loss. I’m sure she will be watching over everyone up in heaven. Take care
Mariah F
My condolences to you and your family.. You’re all in our prayers!
Brittany (Nomura School) and I were sadden by the news of your Mother and Grandmother passing. She leaves such an incredible legacy for your family! May God embrace you in comfort during this difficult time.
Charlotte N
My deepest condolences. May this amazing woman, carrying mother and wonderful human being Rest In Peace. She will be missed and forever loved. God bless her legendary memory. Love to you and the whole family, Mickey
My condolences to the families on the loss of this wonderful, accomplished, and gentle woman who was a pleasure to know at Baypark in Pinole.
We were very Sad to learn the news about Carolyn. She was a long standing member of Berkeley BPW, a great mentor & educator for our club.Our deepest sympathies to you, family members & her dear friends.
She will be surely missed by all of us.Thank you for sending us the information. God Bless.
Our best to all, stay safe & healthy.
Berkeley BPW
Manjul B
I know that your mother was a remarkable woman and a great asset to our organization. She will be missed. My condolences to you and all of the family.
Sincerely yours,
Rosemary E
President, CFBPW
Russell D
Very sorry for your loss. She had a positive impact on your family and this world. She lived life to the fullest!
Your parents were trailblazers giving us a wonderful childhood and legacy. Your mom was such a gentle and thoughtful person. My condolences and best wishes to you and yours.
We are so sorry to hear of your mother's recent death. She was a 50 year lifetime member of our organization and is warmly remembered by our members...As an AAUW branch, we will be making a donation in your mother's name to the AAUW Fund. The Fund provides fellowships and grants for women and nonprofit organizations that support our goal of supporting and ... AAUW Orinda/Moraga/Lafayette
Leslie B J
Such a dear picture. I am sorry for your loss Craig.
Racquel L
Oh Craig, my friend, I’m so sorry for your loss... my deepest condolences, hugs, and prayers to you, Em and to all of your family. May she Rest In Peace.
Arinel G
I am so sorry for your loss. She was a beautiful woman whose life made a difference. God bless all of you.
So sorry to hear about Carolyn. Prayers for all of you her Children and Grandchildren. Carolyn was a comforter and Mentor to so many including myself. She is with Aunt Grace, and our
Family that we have lost.
Prayers and God’s Blessings!
Landis B L
September 21, 2020 | Philadelphia, PA