Essie F. Stokely, age 87, of Del Rio, passed away Tuesday, January 26, 2010.

She was a member of Jones Chapel United Methodist Church.

She was preceded in death by her father and mother Charlie and Annie Sexton Finchum, brothers William L. Finchum and Darrell Finchum, and sisters Juanita Nichols and Pearl Osteen.

She is survived by her husband Hubert B. Stokely, sons Thomas H. Stokely and wife Barbara and Stephen V. Stokely and wife Dianne; daughter Laura S. Williford and husband Dan; granddaughters Amy W. France and husband Travis; Melina S. Strange and husband Tim; great-grandsons Dereck and Zachary France; sisters Dean Smith and Lois Moore; brother-in-law Jack Nichols; sisters-in-law Lois Finchum, Bureda S. Finchum, and Connie Stokely; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and family and friends.

Funeral services will be held at 7:00 p.m. Thursday, January 28, 2010, in Manes Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Charlie Williams and Dr. Mel Hawkins officiating.

Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, January 29, 2010, in Stokely Cemetery, Del Rio.

The family will receive friends from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Thursday at Manes Funeral Home prior to the funeral.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Jones Chapel United Methodist Church, Del Rio, TN.

Family and friends may sign the guest register online at www.manesfuneralhome.com.

Manes Funeral Home in charge.