Francine Inez Bender-Sykes Obituary
In loving memory of Francine Inez Bender-Sykes (Kalamazoo, Michigan), born in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, who departed this world on March 21, 2025 at the age of 74. Francine Inez leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Francine Inez Bender-Sykes to pay them a last tribute.
In the quiet moments of reflection, amidst the gentle rustle of leaves and the whispered song of the stars, we shall carry Francine Inez's memory with us, a guiding light illuminating the path ahead. May Francine Inez's journey be filled with peace and serenity, as her find rest in the embrace of eternity.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Bernard Bender and Adeline Tosco-Bender; her husband William R. Sykes; and her sister Bernadette Bender Buszek. She is survived by: her children, Sheila Ash (Carl), Michael Ash, Jared Sykes (Bonnye) and Scott Sykes; her grandchildren, Karah Brewer, Michael Ash Jr., Micah Sykes and Elinor Sykes; and her siblings, Butch Bender (Sheila) and Naomi Singer (Henry).
