Diane Lynn Stokes, 53, of Groves, died Sunday, March 23, 2014. She was born to Arthur and Shirley Stokes in Omaha, Nebraska, and had been a resident of Groves since 1972. She is survived by her husband, Kenneth Stokes of Groves; daughters, Crystal Edgar and Alicia Pinder both of Groves; son, Robert Stokes of Groves; sisters, Debbie Palermo and Cindy Ford both of Groves and Cheryl Vera of Katy; brother, Terry Stokes of Groves; five grandchildren and a host of extended family members. She was preceded in death by her father Arthur Stokes, her mother Shirley Stokes and her sister Teresa Stokes. A gathering will be held at the First Church of God, 3800 Jimmy Johnson Blvd., Port Arthur, Texas on Friday March 28, 2014 from 12 pm to 3pm with a memorial service to follow. Arrangements may be sent to the church after 10 am on Friday.