Mrs. Leona May Sykes
January 19, 1927 - July 11, 2016
Our precious Leona M. Sykes departed her earthly home peacefully to her heavenly home on July 11, 2016 at Bronson Methodist Hospital, surrounded by family. Leona was born to Howard and Rosa ("Rosie") Haines on January 19, 1927 and moved to Kalamazoo, MI in 1947. Leona, a woman full of spirit and joy for life, enjoyed her family, traveling and gardening in her yard. She was employed at Fabri-Kal Corporation in 1969 until her retirement after 20 years of service. She was preceded in death by her parents, Howard and Rosa Haines; brothers, Howard Jr. (and his wife, Mildred) and Virgil (and his wife Dorothy) Haines; and "Dad" Clarence ("Shorty") Griffin. Leona leaves to cherish her memory, her loving husband of 54 years, Maurice Sykes; her children, Sandra Williams, Jada (James) Smith, Tanya Williams and Mauricesa Sykes; 1 aunt, Lorna Mourning; two chosen sisters, Lena Davis and Gussie Plair; grandchildren, Kevin Williams, Melvin Smith, Damion (Loretta) Sykes, Miyoshi (Mimi) Smith; Markeshia Williams ad Charron Campbell; great grandchildren, DeMarcus and Bartisha Williams; Melvin Jr. and Marcus Smith; Savanna Randol; Asia Smith; Diamond, Destinee and Damyon Sykes; Marcel and Niyah Smith; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Our precious Leona M. Sykes departed her earthly home peacefully to her heavenly home on July 11, 2016 at Bronson Methodist Hospital, surrounded by family. Leona was born to Howard and Rosa ("Rosie") Haines on January 19, 1927 and moved to Kalamazoo,... View Obituary & Service Information