Rebecca Ruth Sykes, 72, longtime resident of Apopka, Florida passed away on November 15, 2020. Ms. Sykes was born on January 12, 1948 in Macon, North Carolina to the late George and Selma Crawford. She is survived by her children Rebecca (Csabi) Kis-Ivan, Michelle (Curt) Haskins and Taosha (Todd M.) Sykes; father of her children James Louis Sykes; siblings Earl Crawford and Mary Alice Manley; 10 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; many nieces and nephews; and many loved ones and friends. There will be a memorial service held at a later date.
Kristen says
We love you Nana with all of our hearts. You will be forever missed and forever loved.
Love,
Doodle, Nick and Kyra
Michelle R Fletcher says
We are heart broken over the news of Ruth’s passing. I know we haven’t been in touch much. You just don’t realize how fast time goes by till its to late. Please keep us posted on services. Love you all.. Reid and Michelle Fletcher
Taosha Sykes says
Momma, I’m gonna miss you so much but Becky, Michelle and myself had and still will have in our hearts and soul the best momma anyone could ever have. You were the best hardest working woman and very smart and determined woman that Ive ever seen or knew. You had a pure heart of gold and would give someone the shirt off of your back and your last penny you had to help someone. I’m going to be so very lost without your guidance and telling me that everything is going to be alright keep your head and chin up girl you got those girls and little Ryder to take care of! Momma I’m going to try my best and work my hardest. I promise and I love you with all of my heart and I’m going to miss you like crazy….and until we see each other again hugs and kisses and rest easy my sweet angel in heaven I love you always and forever….your baby girl T
Betty Gillespie says
So glad I had the opportunity to have lunch with Ruth before we moved to Texas. I had not seen her in about 50 years and we had a lot of catching up to do. She was a very sweet childhood friend and I am blessed to have called her “friend”.
Linda Staley says
Ruth and I became friends at Apopka a Memorial High School or may Junior High. It was all in the same building! She had the most lovely smile and keen sense of humor. We could make each other laugh. I remember one time we went to the Sat matinee at the old city hall. Yes the city hall was the movie theatre on the week end ha ha. Well the movie was “The Fly” Ruth and I were so grossed out. We couldn’t quit thinking about it! We would pass each other in the hall and make yucky looks or noises!! Its funny the things you remember. Mostly I count it such a blessing to know her. She never said an unkind word about anyone. Please know that I will pray Gods comfort for your hurting hearts and His sweet peace.