Memorial Keepsake of Willie Mae "Hershey" Sykes

Hershey’sSTORY

Her Life • Her Purpose

Her Legacy

Willie Mae “Hershey” Sykes was born Sept 28, 1945, to the late Will Porter & Gennette Hubbard Porter in Crenshaw Ms. She was raised by Ike &Versie Hubbard.

Our Mother confessed a hope in Christ at an early age at the Pilgrim Rest Church, Crenshaw, Mississsippi. Willie Mae departed this life September 16, 2023, at 4:45 am.

She was known for her classiness, fashion, and style. She opened her heart, home & kitchen to relatives, friends, & neighbors. The family came from miles around for her famous biscuits and chicken dressing. She had an eye for decorating, organizing, and turning any house into a home. She attended Walton Chapel school. She is survived by two sister in-laws: Rosa Jones & Angela Hubbard.

She was proceeded in death by both sets of parents, Six sisters: Willie Eva Cook, Lillie Mae McNeese, Annie Porter, Billy Porter, Minne Porter, Lavenia Ellis, Six brothers: Willie Porter, Robert lee Porter, Larry Porter, Hudson Hubbard, Robert Lee Hubbard, Earnest Lee Porter, & 1 son, James Lee Sykes Jr.

Willie Mae leaves to cherish Seven sisters: Christine Ellis, Mae bell Porter, Gearlene Porter, Earlene Porter, Charlene Porter, Dorthey Porter. Two Brothers: James Porter (Linda), Ivory Porter (Kathy),

She leaves to carry her legacy one son, Michael Jerome Sykes, Five daughters, Barbara Ann Ford (John), Georgia Ann Wilson (James) Deborah Ann Johnson (Joel) Pamela Denise Chapman (Micheal) & Kimberly Lavern Sykes. Eighteen Grandchildren: Tanette, Rodrick, James Jr, Demetric, Christopher, Toni, Tana Jo, Freedom, Micheal (Zell), Thedrick (TJ), Cree, JeMicheal, David Jr, Kaylen, Mia, Micheal (M3), Mila, & Micah. Eighteen Great Grandchildren, A host of nieces & nephews that she loved as her own, friends & other loved ones.

A CELEBRATION OF A LIFE WELL- LIVED

WILLIE

Mae Sykes

Saturday, September 30,2023 | 11:00AM

Brown Missionary Baptist Church – South Campus

7200 Swinnea Rd, Southaven, MS 38671

Pastor Bartholomew Orr, Pastor | Agenda Guide: Pastor Lindzarius Sanford

Prelude | Soft Music

Processional Ministers and Family

New & Old Testament Scripture Readings

Curtis Wilson

Prayer

Pastor Lindzarius Sanford, SpringHill – Pope MB Church, Pope, Ms.

Musical Selection

Tanette Wilson

Words of comfort

George McDaniel

EXPRESSIONS 2 mins

Tana J Sykes… (As a Granddaughter)

Jimmie Dale Cook… (As a nephew)

Thelma Ingram (As a Family Friend)

Musical Selection

Kesha Cook Norman

EULOGY

Pastor Bartholomew Orr

No Viewing After Eulogy RECESSIONAL

Don't Cry for Me

Don't cry for me now I have died for I'm still here I'm by your side, My body's gone but my soul is here, please don't shed another tear, I am still here I'm all around, only my body lies in the ground. I am the snowflake that kisses your nose, I am the frost, that nips your toes. I am the sun, bringing you light, I am the star, shining so bright. I am the rain, refreshing the earth, I am the laughter, I am the mirth. I am the bird, up in the sky, I am the cloud, that's drifting by. I am the thoughts, inside your head, While I'm still there, I can't be dead.

OurMom

Our mom gave us the world put it right at our feet and with her at our side there is nothing we cannot beat. Our mom was a woman who taught us to never lose sight, though times may seem helpless she taught us how to fight. She has shown us how through times of much sorrow, to look to the future and new days of tomorrow. Even though times may be hard and all we feel is pain, Remember, this too shall pass even the clouds and the rain. So, it is with heavy hearts and tears in our eyes, that we lay her down to rest and say our last goodbyes.

Mom,

Your one and only son “Mykus” as only you could say. I will miss you so much!

-Loved Grandma

The day God called your name it broke my heart in two But heaven needed an Angel And the one he picked was you I just wish he could have waited And let you stay with me But you've left memories in my heart And that's where they'll always be I just wish I could rewind the clock or make it turn real slow I could have hugged you one more time Before you had to go No matter how much time will pass I'll miss you every day .Keep shining bright in heaven Mam So you can light my way.

With Sincere Gratitude

To every voice that whispered they care; to every mind that thought of us in prayer. To every arm that embraced us and every heart that has shown us love, we say thank you.

The family of Willie Mae Sykes wishes to express their appreciation for your kind thoughts & deeds. Special thanks to Companion Care, Tanisha & Allie. Wound Care: Linsey & Heather, StaHome: Tonya, Emily, Shakinah & Alex. Spring Valley: Monica.

ACTIVE PALLBEARERS

Chris Sykes

Thedrick Patton, Jr

Demetric Sykes

Roderick Sykes

James Wilson Jr

Micheal Chapman

HONORARY PALLBEARERS

Joel Johnson

James Wilson Sr

Je’Micheal Sykes

FLOWER

Micheal Chapman

John Henry Ford

David Bledsoe