Joan Sykes Obituary

We are sad to announce that, on August 4, 2023, at the age of 87, Joan Sykes (Durham, North Carolina), born in Hiddenite, North Carolina passed away. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Joan Sykes to pay them a last tribute.

She is survived by: her husband Cooper Sykes; her children, Allison Laing (Russell) and Alex Sykes (Jennifer); her grandchildren, Brooke Laing Reid (Chris), Grace Sykes Pennerat (Johan), Casey Laing and Samuel Sykes; her great grandchild Alston Reid; and her siblings, Alice Robertson, Mittena Johnson, Bonnie Osmer (Fred) and Mark Gilreath.

In lieu of flowers, the family request that memorial donations be made to McMannen United Methodist Church: 4102 Neal Rd #2320, Durham, NC 27705; or the Durham Rescue Mission: PO Box 11368, Durham, NC 27703.