Mrs Tenner E Stokes

September 19, 1933 - February 25, 2015

Tenner E. Stokes, 81, of Peoria passed away at 9:18 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2015 at her residence. She was born on September 19, 1933 in Birmingham, AL., to the late William and Velma (Calloway) Stallworth. She was married to the late Ozias Stokes for 17 years. He precedes her. Tenner was a very loving and fashionable woman, who loved her family and friends. She was the first black women to work at the Employment Agency and strived to help ever unemployed black man in the Peoria area. Tenner was a dedicated member to Ward Chapel AME Church and Nora Field Taylor Temple in Peoria. She also donated too many charities throughout the city of Peoria She leaves to cherish her precious memories: her sons, Benjamin Taylor and Gerard Taylor both of Peoria; daughter Victoria Jacob of DeWitt, Ill.; sister Sarah Mann of Peoria; 5 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Along with a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends whom adored and will miss her dearly. She was preceded in death by her husband Ozias Stokes, 2 daughters, Winifred (Wendy) Calloway and Michelle Jackson and sister, Artea Sydnor. A Celebration of Life will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, March 7, 2015 at Ward Chapel AME Church. Rev. Elaine P. Gordon will officiate Tenner will be laid to rest in a private service next to her husband, in Camp Butler National Cemetery. Arrangements were made especially for Tenner’s family and professionally directed by T.W. Parks Colonial Chapel. Online condolences or words of encouragement can be made at www.twparkschapel.com.