STOKES, Valerie Mae:
Passed away at Trinity Home and Hospital Hawera on Saturday 2nd February 2019, aged 74 years. Dearly loved wife of the late George, and loving friend and companion of Warwick Ballantine. Very much loved and respected mother of Lloyd, and Todd and Hilary. Adored nana of Brooke and Charlie, and loved by Hannah, and Georgia. Loved sister of Ngarie, Leonie and Les. Val's wishes have been respected and a private service has been held.
A gracious lady
now at rest.

Published in Taranaki Daily News on Feb. 9, 2019