Katherine McCormick "Dee Dee" Stoakes, 93, passed away July 26, 2013 in her home.

Mrs. Stoakes, a native of Portsmouth, was retired as a Library Technician from NAVSEACENLANT, Norfolk, after 20 years of service. She was the widow of William T. Stoakes since his death in 1988.

Survivors include her daughter, Susan Stoakes Harrell and husband, James; a sister, Irene Mastracco; two grandchildren, Ashley Harrell and wife Jessica, Katherine Harrell Vann and husband John; and two great-grandchildren, Seth and Paige Harrell.

A graveside service was held Monday in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens, Chesapeake. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to First Presbyterian Church, 515 Court St., Portsmouth, Va. 23704. Condolences may be registered at bwfosterfuneralhome.com.