Jean Lyon Sykes Obituary
We bid farewell to Jean Lyon Sykes of Indianola, Mississippi, born in Shaw, Mississippi, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on November 6, 2024 at the age of 83. Jean Lyon touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Ethel Roy Lyon and Novella Johnson Lyon; and her husband Bobby Joe Sykes. She is survived by: her children, Gary Sykes (Paula) of Indianola, Lisa Sykes (Karen) of Greenwood and Pam Field (Mitchell) of Cleveland; her siblings, Carlis Lyon (Pat) of Shaw and Ethelene Skelton of Shaw; her grandchildren, Dalton Sykes (Anna McClain), Anna Claire Mabus (Clint), Noah Watts, Madison Farr (Kaci), Sydney Farr (Tristain), Josh Field (Cody), Ryan Dees (Alex) and Brett Field (Anne Barton); and her great grandchildren, John Grittman, Stratton, Allie Grace, Austin, Bennett, Grant, Mary Margaret and Riley Ann.
Visitation was held on Sunday, November 10th 2024 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the Burton Funeral Home (634 US-82, Indianola, MS 38751). A graveside service was held on Sunday, November 10th 2024 at 2:00 PM at the Indianola City Cemetery (851 Main St, Indianola, MS 38751).
