Celebrating the life of

Addie Stokley

19 Dec 2020 - 14 Mar 2020

Family and friends

ADDIE BELL DEAN STOKLEY December 19, 1920 - March 14, 2020 Addie was born in Franklin County, Kentucky on December 19, 1920. She was 13 years old when her father, a Methodist minister, died unexpectedly, forcing the family to live in various towns across central Kentucky and settling in Wilmore. Addie was a stalwart for the family in very difficult and impoverished circumstances, yet all six D... more

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RD Kongs

Feb 2014

RD Kongs In 2014, Addie joined us in Hawaii for an amazing vacation. Any time spent with Addie was to be cherished, but this was like the cherry on top!

25 Dec 2018

Sally Brunstetter Aunt Addie shares a December B-day cake with great-nephew Jayson Brunstetter 2018

15 Mar 2020

RD Kongs Forever....

16 Mar 2020

RD Kongs Changed my life...

16 Mar 2020

RD Kongs Because Addie was such a classy lady, everytime I came to visit, we had to go by and pick up our White Castles. I think she actually enjoyed them. What do you think?

16 Mar 2020

RD Kongs What a beautiful lady - inside and out.

16 Mar 2020

RD Kongs Addie and I went to the Capitol for her to reminise about her time there. This is where she sat when she was Chief House Clerk (I think?), but I do know it was her spot and she was checking to make sure it had been taken care of!

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RD Kongs16 Mar 2020

Loved you, Addie!

Elizabeth Adams18 Mar 2020

A truly great lady and public servant From Phillip Shephard

RD Kongs18 Mar 2020

A wonderful lady. Enjoyed knowing her. From Monika Clark

RD Kongs18 Mar 2020

I loved being with her in our needlepoint group. So sad that many of the members of this group have passed away. Addie will certainly be missed. From Mary Ann Shely McGrath

RD Kongs18 Mar 2020

So sorry to read of her death. She was certainly a longtime presence in KY state government, but I most remember her kind, sweet smile at church.

Paula Alexander-Sucher18 Mar 2020

She will be greatly missed. I had many good times with her through the years

Carol L Dean18 Mar 2020

Always loved and respected her! From Jolene Greenwall

RD Kongs18 Mar 2020

18 Mar 2020

Mitzi Lowe Will miss our talks, shopping and many meals together that were always full of laughter and great stories. Love you Addie.

Addie had a gentle soul. May she rest peacefully in God's embrace. From Tom Graham

RD Kongs18 Mar 2020

We are so so sorry for your loss. May you find peace in your beautiful memories and a life well lived. Sending our love. Cathy and Charles

Cathy Landau-Painter18 Mar 2020

Lovely memories of Addie and my mom on the golf course. Sorry to hear of her passing...she was a dear as was Stoke. From Susie Young

RD Kongs18 Mar 2020

From: Frankfort Country Club Addie Stokley: December 19th 1920 to March 14th 2020 It is with great sadness that I announce the passing of Mrs. Addie Stokley, but is also with great celebration. Mrs. Stokley was in her 100th year of life and was an FCC Member for 64 years. Mrs. Stokley was a mainstay at the club. She was an avid participant. S...

RD Kongs19 Mar 2020

Golf behind the house. Camper in your driveway. Incredible story and family. Took care of my mom her younger sister.

Rod Crooks19 Mar 2020

She was a lovely person...I loved the time I got to spend with her on needlepoint. She was very special to me...smart and charming. I will miss her. From Abbie Meyer

RD Kongs19 Mar 2020

22 Mar 2020

Steve Swift Always time for the family.

22 Mar 2020

Steve Swift Our favorite woman in uniform. By the time many of us were born, Addie already had served in the Red Cross in the Philippines and Korea in World War II and afterward.

22 Mar 2020

Steve Swift Three special days: Addie introduces Gov. Julian Carroll on the campaign trail during his successful 1975 election bid; wedding day, and, in December 1983, dressed up to the nines with Stoke to celebrate the inauguration of Martha Layne Collins as Kentucky's first female governor, the Commonwealth's 56th governor.

22 Mar 2020

Steve Swift More snapshots from Addie's archives.

22 Mar 2020

Steve Swift More from Addie's archives: Family photos through the years.

22 Mar 2020

Steve Swift From Addie's personal archives. Clockwise from top right: Three Sisters, Bobby, Addie, Mary; a statuesque Addie; Annie, Addie, Gena, for the church directory, 2008; Gena and Addie, Christmas 1987; Addie; Albuquerque 1974, Addie, Sara Bell, Margaret Watts

22 Mar 2020

Steve Swift Beautiful Addie. Top left is her high school graduation picture, 1937. From Addie's personal archives.

22 Mar 2020

Steve Swift More memorable moments from Addie's archives.

22 Mar 2020

Steve Swift A collage of memories inside and outside. Nice hat!

22 Mar 2020

Steve Swift Addie served as Kentucky Personnel Commissioner during the administration of Gov. Julian Carroll. This is her swearing-in ceremony in 1976.

23 Mar 2020

RD Kongs Family was so important to Addie. She was definitely our matriarch! Here she is with Justin Crooks and Ashley Henderson about 3 years ago.

26 Mar 2020

Sally Brunstetter Addie golfing with great-great nephew Grant Brunstetter & Great-nephew Jayson Brunstetter.

26 Mar 2020

Sally Brunstetter Addie with great-great nephews Grant Garrett & Griffin Brunstetter 2018