MRS. BRIGITTE GLASS STOKES, age 47, of Eastman, GA, died Monday, December 16, 2024, at Fairview Park Hospital in Dublin, GA. A celebration of life service will be held at 2:00PM Saturday, December 21, 2024, at Southerland Funeral Chapel, with Rev. Rick Hamilton officiating. Brigitte was born in Monroeville, AL on May 20, 1977. She was of the Methodist faith, a 1995 graduate of Dodge County High School, and earned her associate degree from Middle Georgia College, bachelor’s degree from Mercer University and master’s in education from Georgia Southwestern State University. She was an elementary school teacher for 16 years at North Dodge Elementary School, where she also taught the gifted program for many years. Brigitte enjoyed horseback riding, fishing, hunting and collecting arrowheads, riding four wheelers, and trips to the beach. She was preceded in death by her Stepson, Braydon Stokes. She is survived by her Husband; Daughter; Stepsons; Father and Mother; Sister; Brother; Parents-in-law; Sister-in-law; Aunts and Uncles; Nieces and Nephews; Numerous Cousins and Friends; Canine Companions – Rip and Rocksee. The family may be contacted at the Stokes residence or the residence, and will receive friends in Southerland Funeral Chapel from 12:30PM – 2:00PM Saturday, before services. In addition to flowers, the family request contributions to Faithful Hearts Animal Shelter, 77 Industrial Blvd., Eastman, GA 31023.