Mrs. Sharon Ann Sykes

Mrs. Sharon Ann Sykes, age 66, of Cartersville, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, January 8, 2025, at home surrounded by her loving family. 

Mrs. Sykes was born in Birmingham, Alabama, on March 22, 1959, daughter of Linton Lewis Mathews and Mamie Hoskins Mathews. She is preceded in death by her husband, Howard Sykes.

Mrs. Sykes was known for her talent at doing just about anything she set her mind to. She worked hard as a child on her studies and was a shining example of a scholar. It started with her love of writing and she continued to even write short stories in adulthood. It is said that as a young student, she would sometimes write her siblings essays in school! Sharon went on to attend and graduate from Clayton State College where her love of writing also carried over to a love of artistry. It was in her spare time that she would sit and draw and her talent again shown through there as well. Sharon met the love of her life, Howard Sykes, whom she would marry and faithfully love for over 30 years, until his passing. Her loving and kind demeanor shown thru in their home. She was always welcoming and her open door policy for anyone who needed a place, no matter the circumstances, was widely known and appreciated by those she gave a landing spot to. Sharon was a go getter and loved to stay physically fit. Her coworkers at Georgia Tech would watch as she walked the campus instead of eating on her lunch break most days. She wanted to make sure to take good care of herself, just like she did for those around her. She only had one thing that would irritate her, and that was being awakened - everyone knew Sharon loved her sleep almost as much as she loved her family! It's all these things and more that were so special about Sharon that will be dearly missed by everyone who was fortunate to know her and love her. 

Survivors include one son, Ricky (Donna) Sykes; two grandchildren, Keahri Sykes and Jayden Sykes; parents, Mamie Hoskins Mathews and Linton Lewis Mathews; two sisters, Linda Franklin and Mitzi Allen; two brothers, Linton Mathews Jr. and Tyrell Mathews; three nieces, Jaasiel Allen, Brittany Mathews, and Tamia Mathews; two nephews, Tyrell Mathews Jr. and John Franklin; two special friends, Ernesto and Porsche; extended family and friends also survive.

In accordance with her wishes, Mrs. Sykes was cremated and no formal services are planned at this time.

You may leave the family online condolences at www.reynoldsfhrome.com

Reynolds Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted to the arrangements for Mrs. Sharon Ann Sykes.