Mary L. Moore-Sykes

August 3, 1952 - November 26, 2018

On Monday, November 26, 2018, Our Savior and Lord Jesus Christ called one of his angels home, Mrs. Mary Lynn Moore Sykes. Mrs. Mary L. Moore Sykes, also known as “Mate” was born August 3, 1952 to the late Mr. Wilson Moore Sr. and Laura Moore in Victoria, Mississippi. She accepted Christ at an early age and joined the Newell Chapel C.M.E. Church and later in her life she joined Miracle Temple COGIC, under the leadership of Elder Sylvester Hamilton, where she served on the usher board and was a dedicated member for over thirty years. Mary had a passion for growing flowers and gardening. She was a very loving person that was a homemaker and an excellent cook. She was most known for being a babysitter and child care provider for many people including church members, family and friends. She was a mother, sister and friend to many people. In February 1973, she was united in Holy Matrimony to the late Mr. Walter Sykes and to their union four children were born. She was preceded in death by one sister: Corine Moore Toler; four brothers: Jimmy Moore Sr., Wilson Moore Jr., T.C. Moore and Walter Moore. She leaves to cherish her memories, two daughters: Veronica Sykes and Phalinda Sykes, both of Memphis, TN. Four sons: Rodney Sykes of Seattle, WA, Travis (Ashley) Sykes , Jimmie Moore Jr. (Brittany), Timothy Charles Moore, all of Memphis, TN. Two step daughters: Cathy Norman and Gladys Greenwood; One step son, Monte Norman; Two sister: Arlene (Gene) Harden and Denise Moore Roberts both of Memphis, TN. Three brothers: Winston Moore of Chicago, IL. Ulysses Moore and L.C. Moore, both of Memphis, TN. Six sisters-in-law: Mildred Liggins of St. Louis, MO, Gertie McCoy, Sheila Moore and Aquila Moore of Memphis, TN; Birdie Moore of Byhalia, MS and Lynn Sykes of Olive Branch, MS. Three brothers-in-law: Oscar Sykes and Clevester(Brenda) Sykes of Byhalia, MS; Rev. Jimmy(Bridgette) Sykes of Ashland, MS. One uncle: Savaniel Moore of Red Banks, MS. One aunt: Celestine Moore of Chicago, IL. Fourteen Grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. She also leaves a God daughter Iesha Watson and a God son, Prince Hardaway. Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM Saturday, December 8, 2018 at Miracle Temple C.O.G.I. C. 742 French Rd. Byhalia, Mississippi 38611, Minister Terry Toler, officiating. Interment to follow services at Community Temple Cemetery at Red Banks, Mississippi. Visiting hours will be 12:00PM - 7:00PM Friday, December 7, 2018 at Williams Funeral Home, 5270 Knight Arnold Rd. Memphis, Tennessee 38118.