Stella was born January 3, 1950 and departed this life suddenly February 2, 2012 to join her heavenly family. Stella was saved at an early age. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ted and Lavena Gann. She is survived by her son, Gary Stokes and wife Sabine, Grandchildren, Jacqueline and Brandon of Germany, her brother John Gann and wife Dulcia of Springfield, sister Dorothy Cain of Springfield and numerous nieces, nephews, loved ones and friends. There will be a gathering of friends Thursday, February 9, 2012 frojm 10am to 11am at Klingner-Cope Family Funeral Home at White Chapel, 5234 W State Hwy EE (Division), Springfield, MO. Followed by a chapel service and intermant in White Chapel Memorial Gardens.