Obituary of Sara Sykes

Mrs. Sara Nell Scott Sykes, age 85, of Lamar County passed away Friday, February 4, 2011 at her residence. Mrs. Sykes was born in Swainsboro to the late Mr. George Lewis Scott and the late Mrs. Alma Lee Coleman Scott, and was also preceded in death by her son, Dr. Billy Wayne Sykes. She Retired after 50 years of service from the William Carter Company. Mrs. Sykes was a member of the West Sunnyside Congregational Holiness Church in Griffin. Survivors include: Her Daughter - Deborah (& Bob) Zellner of Culloden ; 4 Grandchildren - Drew (& Nicole) Zellner of East Stroudsburg, PA ; David (& Rebecca) Zellner of Commerce ; Lee Sykes of Barnesville ; & Michell Garrison of Barnesville ; 4 Great Grandchildren - Hannah and Kala Zeiger, & Zoey and Ella Zellner ; Her Best Friend - Rev. Mary Jo Willoughby ; Caregiver - Diane Holliman ; & Her Daughter-in-law, Caregiver, & Loving Friend - Sandy Sykes Johnson. Funeral Services for Mrs. Sara Nell Sykes will be conducted Monday, February 7, 2011 at 11 O’Clock in the West Sunnyside Congregational Holiness Church in Griffin with the Reverend Hugh Smith and the Reverend Mary Jo Willoughby officiating. Interment will follow in Lamar Memory Gardens in Barnesville. The family will receive friends at the Williams Funeral Home on Sunday evening, February 6, 2011 from 4pm until 6pm. 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 Sunday February 6, 2011, 4:00pm - 6:00pm at Williams Funeral Home Click for Map and Directions Monday February 7, 2011, 11:00am at West Sunnyside Congregational Holiness Church Click for Map and Directions Monday February 7, 2011 at Lamar Memory Gardens Click for Map and Directions