Billie Ruth Sykes was born in Prentiss, Mississippi, on October 22, 1948, to Willie and Carman Lockhart. She was the third of six children. At the age of seven her and her family relocated to San Francisco, California, where she attended Daniel Webster Elementary, Edward Jr. High, and Galileo High School.

Billie met the love of her life, Nathan (Mike) Sykes, in Oakland, California, on October 31, 1977. Mike and Billie raised a total of five children and united on July 10, 2004. Billie dedicated 25 years working in the field of In-Home Health Care Service, in which she was loved and grew strong relationships with all her clients. Billie and Mike retired in 2011 and then relocated to Boley, Oklahoma.

They enjoyed retirement by joining the church family at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church and raising their chickens, dogs, horses, and a few parakeet birds. Billie loved shopping at thrift stores, yard sales, and Ross. She also liked cow and leopard print and we all knew the love she had for her various of leather outfits. We also can't forget about the love she had for sports; her favorite teams were the San Francisco 49ers, Warriors, and The Lakers.

In accordance with God's divine plan, Billie Ruth Sykes left her earthly home on Thursday, July 1, 2021.

Billie was preceded in death by her par- ents, Willie and Carmen Lockhart; her sister, Gloria Jean Robinson; her granddaughter, Ki'anna Carr; brothers-in-law, Deacon Donald Rapp and KK Nieketa Eddie Sykes; and parents-in-law, Nathan N. and Clara Bell Sykes.

Her loving memories will always be cherished by: her husband, Nathan (Mike) Sykes; her children, Rolonda Vanderbilt, Bobby Ray Vanderbilt, Latifu Carr, Zuberi (Cynthia) Carr, and Natcole Sykes; grandchildren, Brandy (Joshua, Sr.) Rose, Frederick Lumpkin, Jr., Tony McDougal, Jr., Shakia Vanderbilt, Zuberi Carr, Jr., Jamia Harvey, Diante' McDougal, Kiante' McDougal, and Di'onna Carr; great-grandchildren, Damond Harris III, Jaylee Norman, Ji'air Norman, Amir Lumpkin, Joshua Rose, Jr., Mason McDougal, Damonie Harris, and Luna McDougal; siblings, Ruby Rapp, Willie (Ruby) Lockhart, Milton (Gayle) Lockhart, and Ste- phen (Natasha) Lockhart; sisters-in-law, Silver (James) Crayton, Lynda Sykes, Ann Sykes, and Stella Sykes; and a host of nephews, nieces, cousins, and loving friends.

You Will Truly Be Missed

The Time to Reflect for her will be on Monday, July 12, 2021 at 11:00 AM in the Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, in Boley, with Reverend Steven Nunley, Officiating.

Burial will immediately follow the services in the Chilesville Cemetery in Boley, Oklahoma.

You may visit Billie, as she slumbers in sweet repose at the funeral home on Sunday, July 11, 2021 from 12:00 PM until 3:00 PM.