Eva Mae White-Stokes

It is with much sadness, we announce the passing of Eva Mae White-Stokes, who passed away on her 95th birthday, January 7, 2023. She was preceded in death by her first husband Alfred E. White ('81) and her second husband Hyland Ashmore Stokes ('97). Eva was the last surviving member of her immediate family, Eva and Andrew Wright and 3 older siblings; Julius, Margaret and Henry from St. Louis MO. Eva is survived by 3 sons; Anthony, (his wife, Shelley), Timothy (his wife, Kim) and Ronald (his wife, Sue) along with 4 granddaughters; Stefanee, Lindsey, Alison and Sarah; 2 grandsons, Zach and Nick; 3 nieces; JoAnn, Julianna and Candy and 7 great grandchildren; Ella, Jada, Elijah, Hazel, Evelyn, Indya and Destynee. Eva lost a grandson, Sean White in 2010 and oldest son, Al White in 2016. Eva worked for many years at Dayton's, downtown Minneapolis; Minneapolis Star & Tribune; writes an article on Eva's successful climb to become one of the first Black women Managers at Dayton's; 1966. She was also an active participant as one of Dayton's Models which enabled her eventual opportunity to be featured in Glamour Magazine. Eva was heavily recruited and finally joined National Car Rental in 1968, where she worked behind the counter at the MSP, International Airport for 25 years. After living in various cities including, St. Paul (Rondo neighborhood), Eva and her family settled in south Minneapolis in 1956 and became a staple in this new upcoming, not yet, diverse community. Sending her 4 sons to Bancroft Elementary, Bryant Jr. High and Central High School. All 4 were active in sports including, Baseball, Track, Football and Basketball. Her faith was a priority and had her family join Central Lutheran Church where again, along with pioneering the largest Lutheran Church in the cities at the time, she had them all involved in all the various choirs and remained as members for over 30 years. Eva also enjoyed travel which brought her to South America and nearly every country representing Europe. Most of all, she enjoyed her family and lovingly became known as "Nana" extending her gracious arms to all her family especially her great grandchildren, to whom she fondly referred to as her "Greats". Her skill at cooking any meal combination without a recipe was a gift that many had the opportunity to enjoy. Her specialty was fried chicken, mustard greens and deep dish, macaroni and cheese! Her funeral will be held on Sunday, January 15 at 11AM with visitation one hour prior at Washburn-McReavy Funeral Home in Edina. Eva was dearly loved and will be missed. Our love for her will happily endure forever as we know, she now rests in the comfort of God's Hands.

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Eva Mae White-Stokes

January 7, 1928 - January 7, 2023

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Eva Mae White-Stokes

January 7, 1928 - January 7, 2023

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