Margaret Virginia Thomas Sykes

Margaret V. Sykes, 94, of Sandston, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 12, 2023. She was preceded in death by her husband, Earl W. Sykes; her parents, Coral E. and Wiley E. Thomas; brothers, James Thomas, Robert Thomas (Rachel), Baxter Thomas (Carrie Mae), Hobart Thomas (Eunice); and sister Mabel Thomas; and they had an infant brother who preceded them all in death. She was a loving mother, wife and grandmother and she enjoyed gardening. She is survived by her sons, Anthony William Sykes and Michael Edward Sykes; a daughter, Dawn Sykes McNamara (Dan); a grandson, Thomas H. McNamara; and a large circle of extended family and friends. The family will receive friends from 1:00 pm until service time at 2:00 pm, Saturday October 28, 2023 at Varina Episcopal Church, 2385 Mill Road, Richmond, VA. 23231, with a reception to follow in the Parish Hall. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Varina Episcopal Church Outreach Ministries or to A Servants Heart Ministry, which is a ministry that provides direct aide to the homeless in the City of Richmond at A Servant's Heart Ministry, P.O. Box 9186, Richmond, VA. 23227