CARY- Edith Renee Sykes 55, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 28, 2014 at Wake Med in Cary, surrounded by those who love her. Renee was a loving spirit who spread joy and happiness to all she touched. Renee was a model of what is possible for Down Syndrome adults as she was active in her church community, with her family and friends and for many years as an employee of Life Experiences in Cary, N.C. Renee is survived by her parents, Howard M. Sykes and Alice Lee Peterson Sykes of the home, and her loving sister Nancy L. Sykes of Canyon Country, California. Renee loved all her caregivers who took excellent care of her during her life and were with her in the final days. She loved her church, Greenwood Forest Baptist, where she served as vice-president of The Sunshine Class. She loved music, time spent with her friends, dances at The Coffee House at Kirk of Kildaire and watching her favorite movie, E. T.
Graveside services to celebrate her life will be held at 2 P.M. on Monday, March 3, 2014 at Brier Creek Cemetery, 7600 ACC Boulevard, Raleigh, N.C.
In lieu of flowers, memorials in Renee's memory can be made to GFBC Children’s Center, Dr. Bill Jones Scholarship Fund, or the Music Ministry, 110 S.E. Maynard Road, Cary, N.C.
Online condolences may be sent to the family through www.brownwynnecary.com.
The family thanks the wonderful, caring, and compassionate staff at Cary Wake Med, 2nd Floor and Hospice of Wake County.
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