Carolyn Ann Stokoe
Carolyn Ann (Plum) Stokoe, 83, of Three Rivers, passed away on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at Bickford Cottage.
Born on January 24, 1942, in Bloomingdale, Michigan, she was the daughter of Willis and Erma (Roe) Plum. Carolyn graduated from Bloomingdale High School before earning her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Western Michigan University. She dedicated her career to education, working as a middle school art and history teacher in Charlotte and later as a substitute teacher in Linden.
Carolyn had a deep passion for travel, exploring countries around the world including Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, China, India, Japan, Australia, New Zealand, Italy, Greece, Belgium, Switzerland, The Netherlands, England, Scotland, and Ireland. She captured these adventures through her remarkable photography.
While attending college, a classmate introduced her to his brother, James Bower Stokoe. The two quickly formed a bond and later married in 1978. Together, they shared a love of football and enjoyed cheering on both the University of Michigan and Western Michigan University teams.
Genealogy and quilting were among Carolyn’s great joys, she delighted in helping others trace their roots and wrapped her care into every quilt she lovingly gave away.
She was an active member of her community, participating in the Three Rivers Woman’s Club, the Three Rivers Elks, Daughters of the American Revolution, and served as a deacon at the First Presbyterian Church of Three Rivers/Centreville.
Remaining to cherish her memory are her husband, James B. Stokoe; her son, Thomas J. Stokoe; her brother, William (Barbara) Plum; her nephew, Steven Van Eerden; and her nieces, Gretchen Barnes and Stephanie Groves.
She was preceded in death by her parents; identical twin sister, Janet Van Eerden; and brother, Allen Plum.
Her family received friends Friday, June 6, 2025 from 4:00-7:00 p.m. at Hohner Funeral Home, 1004 Arnold St., Three Rivers. A funeral service will be held Saturday, June 7, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church Three Rivers/Centreville, 320 N. Main St., Three Rivers, with Pastor Brenda Deily officiating. She will be laid to rest at Ft. Custer.
Donations in Carolyn’s memory may be directed to the charity of your choice. Envelopes will be available at the church and the funeral home.
Online condolences may be shared at www.hohnerfh.com.