Linda Diane Stokes Bates

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Roller-Drummond Funeral Home
10900 I-30
Little Rock, AR  72209
Tuesday, February 4, 2014
6:00-8:00 p.m.
Service Schedule
Olive Hill Baptist Church
14514 Chicot Road
Mabelvale, AR  72103
Wednesday, February 5, 2014
2:00 p.m.
Cemetery
Olive Hill Cemetery
Mabelvale, AR  72103
Linda Diane Stokes Bates

of Hardy, AR

December 23, 1951 - February 2, 2014

Linda Diane (Stokes) Bates went home to be with her Lord and Savior, February 2, 2014. She was born on December 23, 1951 in Monroe, Arkansas to Jack and Shirley (Grimes) Stokes.

She was preceded in death by both of her parents.

Survived by her children: Pennie Martin (Roger) of Holly Grove; Jennifer Dixon (Joe) of Maumelle and Deven Peach of Sherwood. Grandchildren: Bryce Martin of Fayetteville; Drake Martin of Holly Grove; Nicholas Compton of Maumelle; and Harlee and Aiden Peach of Sherwood. Survived by her siblings: Randy Stokes of Ragtown; Nancy Hamilton of Rich Community; Freddy Stokes (Tammy) of Ragtown; Terry Stokes (Judith) of Marvel and Dana Smith (Tim) of Holly Grove and her significant other, Clyde Miller of Hardy.

Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 5, 2014 at Olive Hill Baptist Church, 14514 Chicot Road, Mabelvale, Arkansas. Interment to follow at Olive Hill Cemetery.

Family will receive friends 6:00-8:00 p.m., Tuesday at Roller-Drummond Funeral Home, 10900 Interstate 30, Little Rock, Arkansas 72209 (501) 455-5800.

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28 Condolence(s)
Pat McGahee
Holly Grove, AR
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Wednesday, February 5, 2014

May God continue to bless you and your family during your time of bereavement!

Virginia Walker
Holly Grove,
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Wednesday, February 5, 2014

Nita
Pace, FL
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Tuesday, February 4, 2014

My thoughts and prayers are with Diane's family at this time. It seems as though it was yesterday that Diane and I graduated from high school. She was a very dear friend and will be greatly missed. God called a beautiful angel home.

Linda Grimes Smallwood
Heber Springs, AR
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Tuesday, February 4, 2014

My thoughts and prayers are with Diane's brothers and sisters. All my love

Linda Grimes Smallwood
Heber Springs, AR
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Tuesday, February 4, 2014

I am saddened by the loss of this family member, but she is now resting in the arms of Jesus. My heart goes out to Penny, Jennifer, Devon and your children. Love and prayers

Don & Vickie Lewis
Stuttgart, AR
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Tuesday, February 4, 2014

We are so very sorry for loss and praying comfort for your family.

Mal Stokes, Jr.
Helena,Ark,
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Tuesday, February 4, 2014

My prayers go out to family. She was very much loved by those who knew her.

david hodge
Southaven,
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Tuesday, February 4, 2014

I'm sorry to hear about your loss she is not in any pain. My god put his loving arm around you to help you through this tough time

karen gray
brinkley, AR
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Tuesday, February 4, 2014

So very sorry for the loss of your mom, sister. We will keep you in our prayers. May God bless each and every one of you. The Hamilton family

Anna Williams
Ozark, AR
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Tuesday, February 4, 2014

So sorry for your loss,she's not suffering any more. May God richly Bless all of you with peace beyond measure! Love you all.

Ben Crum Sr.
De Queen, AR
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Tuesday, February 4, 2014

So sorry for your loss!!!! My prayers are with all the family.

Ginny Coleman
holly grove, AR
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Tuesday, February 4, 2014

I'm so sorry to sorry to hear of your loss.I'm that praying that God will comfort and strengthen you all.

Steve & Rhonda Black
Vilonia, AR
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Tuesday, February 4, 2014

We are so sorry for your loss. Prayers are with you all.

Iris Grommet
Brinkley,
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Tuesday, February 4, 2014

May God guide you gently through this change in your lives! Praying for you all!

Terry & Judith Stokes
Marvell,
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Tuesday, February 4, 2014

Although it is a sorrowful time for all the brothers and sisters, we know it is harder for the daughters.... We love you and will keep you all in our prayers...

Boyce and Ellen
Mineola, TX
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Tuesday, February 4, 2014

We are thinking of you all during this difficult time, and praying for comfort and peace in the coming days.

Boyce and Ellen
Mineola, TX
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Tuesday, February 4, 2014

We are thinking of you all during this difficult time, and praying for comfort and peace in the coming days.

Sandy and Chuck Ruther
Udall, KS
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Monday, February 3, 2014

Sorry to hear of your loss.

Janice Rogers
Jacksonville,
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Monday, February 3, 2014

TJ & Paula
Edgemont, AR
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Monday, February 3, 2014

Jennifer:
We were so sorry to hear about your Mom. Our prayers are with you and Joe.
Take care.

Vicki Hartsell
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Monday, February 3, 2014

So sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Jerry and Vicki Hartsell

Vicki Hartsell
Holly Grove,
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Monday, February 3, 2014

Phil & Linda Jackson
Holly Grove,
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Monday, February 3, 2014

Prayers for the family!!!

Phillip and Janet Grimes
Heber Springs,
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Monday, February 3, 2014

We are praying for ya"ll through this time of sorrow.

Phillip and Janet Grimes
Heber Springs,
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Monday, February 3, 2014

We are praying for ya"ll through this time of sorrow.

Brenda Richardson Mayhue
Holly grove, AR
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Monday, February 3, 2014

Thoughts and prayers are with you all

Jon ford
Augusta,
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Monday, February 3, 2014

My Deepest sympathy for you all

Jon ford
Augusta,
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Monday, February 3, 2014

My Deepest sympathy for you all