Mrs. Helen L. Stokes, of Chocowinity, North Carolina, died Saturday June 2, 2012. Mrs. Stokes was born in Alliance, OH daughter of the late William Louis and Hazel E. (Skiles) Bissler. She married David G. Stokes who preceded her in death on March 4, 1976. Mrs. Stokes was a retired inspector with Hoover Co. She was a twenty-six year breast cancer survivor who loved to read, travel and being at home with family. She was a member of St. Peter's Catholic Church in Canton. Survivors include a daughter: Louise Stokes Baran and her husband James of Chocowinity. She is predeceased by a brother: William Bissler. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Thursday 10 AM at St. Peters Catholic Church with Fr.John Sheridan celebrant. The family will receive friends Thursday morning 9-9:45 AM at Arnold Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Marion L. Shepard Cancer Center, c/o Patient Assistance Fund, 1209 Brown Street, Washington, NC 27889. Arnold 330-456-7291 www.arnoldfuneralhome.com