Mattie Ann Sykes Obituary
The world bids farewell to Mattie Ann Sykes of Slayden, Tennessee, departing on February 12, 2025 at the age of 86. Mattie Ann leaves behind memories cherished by the community. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Mattie Ann Sykes to show support.
Though Mattie Ann has departed this earthly realm, her legacy endures — a legacy of love that will continue to illuminate the lives of family and friends in the darkest of hours. May her spirit soar on wings of eternal peace, forever cherished in the tender embrace of memory.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Jack Newman and Joanna Newman; her husband James Estil Sykes; and her brothers, Buddy Newman, JT Newman, Billy Newman and Lloyd Newman.
She is survived by: her daughter Lisa Ann Akins (Timmy); her grandson Cody Akins; and her sister Elizabeth Harris (Gerald).
Visitation was held on Friday, February 14th 2025 from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the McReynolds-Nave & Larson Funeral Home (1209 Madison St, Clarksville, TN 37040). A celebration of life was held on Friday, February 14th 2025 at 2:00 PM at the same location.
