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Allene Edwards Sykes

Birth	:	5 Mar 1923 Dickenson County, Virginia, USA
Death	:	14 Feb 2011 Kingsport, Sullivan County, Tennessee, USA
Burial	:	Andrew Jackson Edwards Cemetery, Birchleaf, Dickenson County, USA
Description	:	SSDI: Name: Allene Sykes State of Issue: Virginia Date of Birth: Monday March 05, 1923 Date of Death: Monday February 14, 2011 Est. Age at Death: 87 years, 11 months, 9 days Last known residence: Birchleaf, Dickenson County, Virginia 24220 ALLENE E. SYKES Birchleaf, VA- Allene E. Sykes, age 87 of Rakes Ridge Road, passed away Monday, February 14, 2011 at Indian Path Hospital in Kingsport, TN. Born in Dickenson County, she was a daughter of the late Charlie and Carrie Arrington Edwards. She was the manager of Sandlick... Read More	SSDI: Name: Allene Sykes State of Issue: Virginia Date of Birth: Monday March 05, 1923 Date of Death: Monday February 14, 2011 Est. Age at Death: 87 years, 11 months, 9 days Last known residence: Birchleaf, Dickenson County, Virginia 24220 ALLENE E. SYKES Birchleaf, VA- Allene E. Sykes, age 87 of Rakes Ridge Road, passed away Monday, February 14, 2011 at Indian Path Hospital in Kingsport, TN. Born in Dickenson County, she was a daughter of the late Charlie and Carrie Arrington Edwards. She was the manager of Sandlick Elementary School Lunch program, served as Treasurer for A.J. Edwards Cemetery and attended Sandy Basin Primitive Baptist Church. She was loved by her neighbors and loved to cook for them, her specialty was chicken and dumplings, quilting and needlework. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband Ray Clinton Counts, 2nd husband, Brice Arrington Sykes, a daughter, Madeleine Counts, sons, Roger Sykes and Ray Counts, grandsons, David Raines and Christopher Charping, and granddaughters, Debbie Sawyers (Find A Grave Memorial# 83679656) and Mona Delaney, brothers, Josh Edwards, Park Edwards, and a sister, Oma Mullins. Survivors include four daughters, Jean (Jerryl) Raines of Birchleaf, Sue Counts of Boone, NC, Ronda Charping of Trussville, AL, Elizabeth (John) Slaski of Roanoke, two sons, Kit Sykes of Speedwell, TN and Johnny (Jan) Sykes of Clintwood, a daughter-in-law, Gay Counts, two sisters, Merle Edwards of MI and Helen Harlow of OH and a brother, Bill Edwards of Bristol, TN, 16 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren and 4 great-great grandchildren. Funeral services will conducted at 11:00 a.m. Friday, February 18, 2011 at Haysi Funeral Home with Elders Darrell Davis and Danny Smith officiating. Burial will follow at A.J. Edwards Cemetery, Birchleaf, VA. Pallbearers will be grandsons and nephews. The family will receive friends after 6:00 p.m. on Thursday at the Haysi Funeral Home. Elders Joe Edwards, George B. Combs and Victor Church will conduct an evening service at 7:00 p.m.. Online condolences may be sent www.haysifuneral.com Haysi Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. --------------- Condolence From: Harvey Fouts--Sue, I just learned from fb that your mother had passed on. I just wanted to send a note of condolence. Mothers are so special and I know yours was to you. I know the days you spent with her during the past few months were especially important to her and you. May the love and peace of God comfort you in this time. Your friend, Harvey (Monday February 21, 2011) Condolence From: Janet Mahala--I am so sorry for your loss my thoughts and prayers are with you. (Saturday February 19, 2011) Condolence From: Keith and Cindy Edwards--I am deeply saddened by the passing of my dear Aunt Allene. I will cherish a lifetime of wonderful memories of times spent with her. To all of her children and their families please know my thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. How fitting that God would choose Valentine's Day to call home a sweetheart of a lady. I love you all. (Friday February 18, 2011) Condolence From: Zella Owens--Dear Family, I am so sorry for your loss. Allene was a dear friend of mine and I often remember our times at Sandlick. I consider myself blessed to have known her. My prayers are with you all. Zella Owens (Friday February 18, 2011) Condolence From: Carolyn Dunn--Sue and family, I am so sorry for the loss of your mother Allene. I know you have many fond loving memories that I hope bring you peace in this difficult time. It warmed my heart to hear you say she is now with her Honey sharing love and joy. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Carolyn Dunn (Friday February 18, 2011) Condolence From: Danielle Baldwin--I am so sorry for the loss of Allene. She was a beautiful woman inside and out. My children and I would visit her almost every time we came into town and she always looked forward to seeing them. I loved hearing about the wonderful times that my Mom (Barbara Deel) and Allene shared. She will be deeply missed and our family loved her dearly. May our precious Lord wrap His loving arms around each of you during this time of sorrow. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Danielle Baldwin and Family (Thursday February 17, 2011) Condolence From: Audrey McDonald--I am a long time friend and co-worker of Ronda's. I just wanted to send my deepest sympathy for your loss. Ronda spoke very sweetly about her mother. I loved the funny stories she would tell about her. Most were childhood stories. I could tell through those stories that she loved her and missed her very much. I know all of you will cherish her memory and your own funny stories for a lifetime. Audrey McDonald (Thursday February 17, 2011) Condolence From: Carolyn Turner--I'm so very sorry for the loss of your mother. She was always so beautiful and kind. I will never forget the loss of my sweet mother (Chloe Edwards); I didn't think I could go on, but the good Lord always sees us through somehow. May God bless each of you and be with you at this difficult time. Carolyn Turner (Thursday February 17, 2011) Condolence From: JANICEROCK @YAHOO.COM BARBARA BROCK--to the family of Allen Sykes. I am so sorry to hear about Aallen . She was a good neighbor to my mother. She will surely be missed; my prayers will be with the Allene's family. God Bless. Janice [ Barbara] (Thursday February 17, 2011) Condolence From: Danny L Edwards--To all the family, Sorry for your loss. I know your pain. May God comfort you as you grieve her loss. She was a grand lady to all who knew her and she will be missed. On behalf of myself and the Dickenson County Treasurer's office, Our sincere condolences, Danny L Edwards, Treasurer (Wednesday February 16, 2011) Condolence From: Sandra (Colley) Childress--Mrs. Sykes was such a sweet lady with a beautiful smile. It has been many years since we lived nearby, but I'll always remember her as being so kind to us children. My thoughts and prayers are with the family during this difficult time. (Wednesday February 16, 2011) Condolence From: Tammie Stanley--Elizabeth, I am so sorry for your loss. Thinking of you. (Wednesday February 16, 2011) Condolence From: Linda Davis Jones--I am so sorry to hear of your loss. All my best memories of being in Sandlick are centered on and around the Sykes family. Always one of the real "Southern Ladies." The community will certainly miss her. (Wednesday February 16, 2011) Condolence From: Susan Bowman Raines--My prayers are with the family for the loss of a very wonderful woman. Mamaw will be missed by many. I was very fortunate to be part of her family for a while and grew to love her as my very own mamaw. She treated me as if I were one of her very own grandchildren and I will always love her for that. I never knew what having a grandmother felt like till she came into my life. I Love and Miss you Mamaw. (Wednesday February 16, 2011) Condolence From: Rita Harlow Walker--To the family of Aunt Allene Sykes, Tom and I are so very sorry for the loss of your mother and my favorite aunt, but she is in a happier place and is with many special people that have passed before her. She will be looking down on all of you with a big smile on her face appreciating all the love and care you have shown her. She will be missed by everyone that knew her and there will always be a missing piece when we come back to visit. Nevertheless, life goes on as we all know and we all have a lot of living to do. We will have a lot to share when we see her again! God bless you all (Jean, Sue, Ronda, Johnny and Elizabeth, grandchildren and more) (Tuesday February 15, 2011) Condolence From: Susan Denise and Bill Hastings--We are very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. We love you guys and hope and pray peace for you all especially for Lauren, Logan and Jacob! God Bless... Susan Denise Pelton-Hastings and Bill Hastings (Tuesday February 15, 2011) Condolence From: Butch Spriggs--To let you know, We, the Spriggs family have you all in our thoughts and prayers. (Tuesday February 15, 2011) Condolence From: Crystal Taylor--My prayers are with the family. A very special lady. (Tuesday February 15, 2011) Condolence From: Conny and Joann Counts--Our prayers are with all the family. It hurts to give up our loved ones, but God does comfort through it all. Allene was such a good lady. She will be missed by many people whose lives she touched. God Bless. Joann and Conny (Tuesday February 15, 2011) Condolence From: Sue Anderson--Jean, my thoughts and prayers go out to you and all of your family. I've known your Mother all of my life, she was a kind and wonderful lady and will be missed by all who knew her. Love, Sue Anderson (Tuesday February 15, 2011) Condolence From: Sue Counts--Mother was the most perfect Mother that God ever created and I was fortunate enough to be chosen as her second daughter. I love you Mother. I know how happy you must be in Heaven with Daddy Brice and all those who have gone to be with our Lord before you. Love, Sue

frequently asked questions (FAQ):

Where is Allene Edwards Sykes's memorial?
Allene Edwards Sykes's memorial is located at: Andrew Jackson Edwards Cemetery, Birchleaf, Dickenson County, USA.
When did Allene Edwards Sykes death?
Allene Edwards Sykes death on 14 Feb 2011 in Kingsport, Sullivan County, Tennessee, USA

Family Members:

Spouse

PFC Ray Clinton Counts

(1918 - 1945)

Brice Arington Sykes

(1907 - 2003)

Children

Clara Jean Counts Raines

(1941 - 2018)

Ray C. Counts

(1946 - 2003)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Fred M. Fuller Cemetery
Bartlick, Dickenson County, USA

2. Fuller Cemetery
Bartlick, Dickenson County, USA
Coordinate: 37.1899860, -82.2710037

3. Mullins Cemetery
Bartlick, Dickenson County, USA

4. Shortridge Cemetery
Bartlick, Dickenson County, USA
Coordinate: 37.0353012, -82.3636017

5. Esau Buchanan Cemetery
Darwin, Dickenson County, USA
Coordinate: 37.0889600, -82.3644000

6. Infant Stanley Grave
Darwin, Dickenson County, USA
Coordinate: 37.0581017, -82.4777985

7. Powers Cemetery
Darwin, Dickenson County, USA
Coordinate: 37.2407990, -82.3807983

8. Powers Cemetery
Darwin, Dickenson County, USA
Coordinate: 37.1941986, -82.4039001

9. Robinson Family Cemetery
Darwin, Dickenson County, USA
Coordinate: 37.1065370, -82.4061080

10. Stanley Cemetery
Darwin, Dickenson County, USA

11. Welford Stanley Cemetery
Darwin, Dickenson County, USA
Coordinate: 37.0832500, -82.4339120

12. Kiser Family Cemetery
Flat Top, Dickenson County, USA

13. Maple Grove Sandy Ridge
Flat Top, Dickenson County, USA

14. Stout Cemetery
Flat Top, Dickenson County, USA
Coordinate: 37.1899860, -82.2710037

15. Gilbert Cemetery
Dickenson County, USA

16. Grizzle Cemetery
Dickenson County, USA
Coordinate: 37.0353012, -82.3636017

17. Hale Cemetery
Dickenson County, USA
Coordinate: 37.0889600, -82.3644000

18. Hale Cemetery
Dickenson County, USA
Coordinate: 37.0581017, -82.4777985

19. Hall Cemetery
Dickenson County, USA
Coordinate: 37.2407990, -82.3807983

20. Hawkins Cemetery
Dickenson County, USA
Coordinate: 37.1941986, -82.4039001

21. Clay Family Cemetery
Herald, Dickenson County, USA
Coordinate: 37.1065370, -82.4061080

22. Maple Grove Cemetery
Herald, Dickenson County, USA

23. Monroe Stanley Cemetery
Herald, Dickenson County, USA
Coordinate: 37.0832500, -82.4339120

24. Jessie Family Cemetery
Dickenson County, USA