Martha Ann Kavanaugh Stokes Obituary
The memory of Martha Ann Kavanaugh Stokes (Norfolk, Virginia), who passed away on August 15, 2025 at the age of 91, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Jennings Gordon Kavanaugh and Eura Voorhies Pearce Kavanaugh; and her former husband Thomas Lane Stokes, MD. She is survived by: her husband Marlan Gardens; her sister Carolyn Rogers; her children, Thomas Lane Stokes Jr. (Selina Basnight Stokes) of Norfolk, Virginia., J. Randolph Stokes (Kelly Outten Stokes) of Norfolk, Virginia., Gordon Kavanaugh Stokes (Kerri Rae Stokes) of Norfolk, Virginia. and Ann Pearce Stokes of Norfolk, Virginia.; her grandson John Randolph Stokes, Jr. (Quincy Bock Stokes); her great grandchild Lawrence Lane Stokes; and her grandchildren, Samuel Outten Stokes (Alicia Blumenthal Stokes), Edward Lane Stokes (Christine Melchor Stokes), Thomas Lane Stokes, III, Mary Lyall Stokes, Gordon Kavanaugh Stokes, Jr. (Agustina Quiroga Stokes), Ian Alexander Stokes (Emily MacDonell Stokes), AnnBurns Stokes Morrison and Jo James Lane Morrison.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Chrysler Museum, One Memorial Place, Norfolk, VA 23510, or to your charity of choice.
