Betsy "Corene" Stokes

Betsy ‘Corene’ Sumner Stokes, passed quietly from this earth to be with her heavenly father June 3, 2021. Due to a brief illness. Her loving family was by her side.

Corene, was known to her family as ‘Nanny’ and friends called her ‘Bear’. Born October 2, 1937. Lifelong resident of Clarksville Montgomery County.
She was faithful, loving and devoted to her Jesus, family, church family and friends. Her Christian life and the love she had for her family was as beautiful as flowers she grew and loved so well. Her influence will remain in all the lives who knew this precious little lady.

She is preceded in death by her Mother; Earlene Shaw Sumner, Father; James W. Sumner, and Brother; James Rodi Sumner.

Her long, beautiful, and full life will forever be cherished in the lives of her loving, devoted husband; Charles W. Stokes, Daughter; Peggy (Paul) Landrum, Son; Steve (Dianna) Dodd, Son; Jerry W. Dodd, Son; Ricky (Kathi) Stokes, Daughter; Diana (Cal) Hampton. Daughter; Donna (Lee) Edmondson, Daughter; Karen Stokes (Michelle Wyatt), Sister; Pat (Dan) Bath.

She was so blessed to have a lifelong friend and confidant, she loved so much: Kitty Shelton.

She so loved and adored, as they admired their ‘Little Nanny’, were her 14 Grandchildren, 34 Great Grandchildren, and 1 Great Great Grandchild.

She wanted to give genuine heartfelt Thank you to the Medical team that took excellent care of her these past few months:
Tennessee Quality Home Care: Josh and Aspen
Tennessee Quality Hospice: Nurse Whitney
Gateway / Vanderbilt: Dr. Kenneth Niermann
Primary Care Physician: Dr. Peter Silkowski
Tennessee Oncology: Dr. Olaide Ajayi

Special Thank you to her former Sunday School class at 1st Baptist Church: Dwight & Gloria Dickson and Billy Walker. Sunday School class at 2nd Mile Baptist Church.

She also asks that in lieu of flowers and gifts, donations be made to:
2nd Mile Baptist Church
Little West Fork Baptist Church
Proud to carry ‘Nanny’ to her final resting place: Joey Poindexter, Benjamin Dodd, Michael Dodd, Keith Stokes, Dalton Dodd, Chandler Dodd, Cayden Gilliard, Isaac Hampton, and David Gilliard.

Son-in-law, Pastor Cal Hampton will be giving Celebration of Life 2 p.m.Sunday, June 6, 2021, at McReynolds-Nave & Larson Funeral Home.

The family will receive friends Sunday from 12 noon until the hour of service at the funeral home.

Online condolences may be made at www.NaveFuneralHomes.com