Honoring the Beautiful Life of Katie Stokes-Cradler

With broken hearts, we share the passing of our beloved mother, Katie Stokes-Cradler, a woman whose love was as steady as it was limitless. Katie was more than a mother; she was a safe place, a guiding light, and a gentle soul who made the world softer just by being in it.

Katie had a heart that seemed to stretch far beyond her own needs. She opened her home without hesitation, especially to children who needed warmth, safety, or simply someone to care. She offered them not just shelter, but love real love the kind that changes lives. Her compassion was not something she practiced; it was something she lived every single day.

She taught us what it meant to give without expecting anything in return. She showed us how to love people at their lowest moments. She reminded us that kindness is a legacy, and hers is one that will live on in every life she touched.

As we try to navigate life without her physical presence, we are left with the heavy responsibility of giving her the farewell she so deeply deserves. We are asking for help in covering her funeral and burial costs so we can lay her to rest with the dignity, love, and honor she always gave to others.

If you knew Katie, you would know how fiercely she cared. And even if you didn’t, we hope you can feel just a small piece of the warmth she brought into this world. Any contribution — big or small — will help lift the weight during this painful time and allow us to honor her beautiful spirit properly.

Thank you for your compassion, your prayers, and your love. From the bottom of our hearts, we are grateful.

With love,

The Stokes Family