Ruth Lynn Stokes

Ruth Lynn Stokes, age 75 of Knoxville, went to be with the Lord September 7, 2022. She was a faithful member of Forgiveness Baptist Church. She enjoyed spending time watching westerns, gardening, summertime, and being with her grandchildren. She was preceded in death by beloved mother and step-father, Louise and Ernest Raider; father, Alex Townsend; son, James Mangold; great-niece, Caroline (Nay-Nay) Dills. She is survived by loving daughters, April and Patty Mangold; siblings, Judy Townsend, Mary Custer, Chris Forester (Anthony Forester, Stacy Summers, and Robert Lee), Alex Townsend, Angela Ross (Nicole, Chris, and Julia), Rosenda Townsend (Norman Robles Jr., Isabell Robles Napier, Cynthia Ly, and 9 grandchildren), grandchildren, Lindsey Mangold, Justin Bundy, Josh Mangold, Danielle Mangold, Jeremiah Bundy, Cory Bundy; 7 great-grandchildren, Alexander Torres, Layla Torres, Sophia Guraza, Tayton Allison, Elijah Torres, and Jasmine Mangold; great-niece, Anna Dills; and many great great nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers family ask that donations be made to Mynatt Funeral Home, for funeral expenses. Online condolences may be expressed at www.mynattfh.com