Mrs. Edith Stokes age 90, of Orlando died Sunday February 21, 2010 at the

Compassionate Care Center in Richmond, KY She was born on November 15, 1919 in

Cincinnati, Ohio. She was a member of the New Hope Baptist Church.

Survivors are: Three sons; Claude Lee Stokes of Orlando, Paul Ruhe of

Springfield, Ohio, and John Ruhe of Hamilton, Ohio. Two step sons; Roy Stokes Jr. of

Tucson, Arizona and James Stokes of Palmdale, Calf. One step daughter; Stella Friend of

Toledo, Ohio. Several grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great great grandchildren

also survive. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Charles Ruhe, her second

husband, Roy E. Stokes, and by one son Tom Ruhe.