Okfuskee, OK – Rebecca (Marzett) Sykes, 1916-1986

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Submitted by:    Stella Skyes
Date submitted:  6/5/1999
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Source:  Funeral Program

Mrs. Rebecca Sykes
August 5, 1916 - November 25 1986

     Rebecca Marzett was born on August 5, 1916, to the union of June and Clara 
Marzett in Boley, Oklahoma. She received her early education in Boley, Oklahoma. 
She accepted Christ in her life an early age. Rebecca Marzett met and was joined 
in holy wedlock to Isaac F. Sykes, Sr. To this union were born six children.

     The family moved to Fresno, California in 1939, where she was united with 
Carter Memorial A.M.E. Church. Mother Sykes served as a member of the Stewardess 
Board, the Louise Woodson Missionary Society, and was Chaplin of Thelma Scott 
Chapter No. 73 of the Eastern Stars.

     Mother Sykes was a loving member, a model member, but she as gone to her 
reward. She will be greatly missed by her family, the church and all who knew 
her, but this is God’s way. His will must be done and she has left a living 
example of loving service.

     Mother Sykes leaves to cherish her memory: Her husband - Rev. Isaac Sykes, 
Sr; Four sons - Isaac F. Sykes, Jr. of San Francisco, California, Donald Sykes 
of Fresno, Ray Sykes of Fresno and Robert Sykes of Fresno. Two daughters - Adell 
Shaw of Fresno and Jewell Moss of Fresno. Three brothers - Millard Marzett of 
Fresno, Bennie Marett and June Marzett, Jr. both of Boley, Oklahoma. Six sisters 
- Eular Ramsey of San Bernardino, California, Alice Bell of San Francisco, 
California, Inez Bowens of Fresno, California, Euphene Tomlin of Boley, 
Oklahoma, Dorsey M. Higgs of Spencer, Oklahoma, and Clara B. Sykes of Fresno, 
California. Fourteen Grandchildren, Ten Great Grandchildren and a host of 
relatives and friends.

     She fought the fight, she kept the faith, and now she has gone home to God. 
Sleep on Mother Sykes.

Services: Carter Memorial A.M.E. Church, December 6, 1986, Fresno, California
Interment: Fresno Memorial Gardens, Fresno, California