Clarksville - Lana Jean McAhron Stokes, 71, of Clarksville, passed away at 11:51 a.m. Sunday, September 8, 2024, at her residence.

Lana was born in Jeffersonville on October 23, 1952, to the late Joseph Chester McAhron and Florence McAhron Brendle. She was a member of Audubon Baptist Church in Louisville, KY, a 1970 graduate of Clarksville High School, and a 1980 graduate of the University of Louisville earning her Bachelor of Arts degree in Art History. Prior to retirement, Lana was the Program Coordinator for the U of L Oral Maxilofacial Surgery Department. In her leisure time she enjoyed reading, studying English History, creating art, collecting Betsy McCall Dolls and traveling.

She is survived by her husband of 52 years, Allen Stokes; her son, Brent Allen Stokes; brother, Ron (Deana) McAhron; nephews, David (Charley) McAhron and Chuck (Clare) Wahl; niece, Kelli (Mike) Nitardy; great-nephew, Miles McAhron; great-nieces, Madison and Caroline Nitardy.

Visitation for Lana will be held on Monday, September 16, 2024, with calling hours from 2 to 8 p.m. at Chapman Funeral Home, 431 West Harrison Ave., Clarksville. Her funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at the funeral home. Lana will be laid to rest at Walnut Ridge Cemetery in Jeffersonville.

Expression of sympathy is suggested to benefit the Animal Protection Association, 308 Hamburg Pike, Jeffersonville, IN, 47130.