Obituary of Edith Sykes

Mrs. Edith Lucille Drake Sykes, age 90, of Milner passed away on Saturday, February 08, 2014 in a Columbus Healthcare Facility. Mrs. Sykes was born in Newnan to the late Mr. John Luther Drake and to the late Mrs. Pinky McClendon Drake. Mrs. Sykes was their last surviving child. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bill Sykes, her Sons, Eddie and Larry McSwain, and her Grandchildren, Rusty Ross, Lou Anne English, and Brenda Petoski. She was retired form the William Carter Company and was a member of the New Life Baptist Church. Survivors include her Daughters Priscilla Conger of Spanaway, WA ; Carol McDaniel of Norcross ; Lynn Wilson (& Randy) of Cataula ; & Janet Stackhouse (& C.E. Frazier) of Miramar Beach, FL ; 10 Grandchildren ; 24 Great Grandchildren ; & 6 Great Great Grandchildren. Funeral Services for Mrs. Edith Drake Sykes will be conducted on Monday, February 10, 2014 at 1 O’ Clock from the Chapel of Williams Funeral Home with the Rev. Derek Lovelady officiating. Interment will follow in Lamar Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends at the Williams Funeral Home on Monday, February 10, 2014 from 12 pm until the service hour. Those who wish may view the memorial page and sign the guestbook online at: www.williamsfh.net Williams Funeral Home of Barnesville is in charge of arrangements. (770) 358-1678