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Patricia Sikes Obituary
"PAT" "MEME" HERRING SIKES, 58
Joy Distributing and Sunshine Coffee
WINTER HAVEN - Patricia "Pat" "Meme" Herring Sikes, 58, of Winter Haven, FL passed away on June 7, 2011 of heart failure.
She was born February 14, 1953 in Columbus, GA and moved here from there in 1962. Pat owned and operated Joy Distributing and Sunshine Coffee. She truly enjoyed spending time with her family, grandchildren and grand dogs.
She is predeceased by her parents, Jack and Lois Vardeman Herring and survived by her husband, of 39 years, Ray Sikes; daughter, Stephanie (Jamie) Sikes Odom of Winter Haven; nieces, Patti Addkison and Polly (Tye) Bruno, both of Winter Haven; great niece, Ashley Miller of Tampa, FL; and grandchildren, Cadence and Presley Odom both of Winter Haven.
A gathering of friends will be Saturday, June 11, 2011 from 3-5 pm at Oak Ridge Funeral Care, Winter Haven. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Christian Family and Youth Services, 180 E. Central Ave., Winter Haven, FL 33880 or Humane Society of Polk County, 555 Sage Road, Winter Haven, FL 33881. Condolences may be sent via:www.oakridgefuneralcare.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Patricia Sikes
Raymond Herring
June 10, 2011
God bless your family as you go through this sad time.
Pat was a beautiful neice and will now be in heaven with her daddy (my brother) to whom she was the apple of his eye!
We will keep you in our prayers.
Uncle Raymond Herring and wife Frances
Bonnie Hall
June 10, 2011
She lit up the room that she was in. Pat will be missed not only by her family but by the many people she knew.
Pat was a joy to know.
Jill Pittman
June 10, 2011
Stephanie, Jamie, and family,
I am so sorry. I am thinking and praying for you during this difficult time. I can't believe it. She was such a sweet and fun person. She was also so very proud of her family. She will be greatly missed by everyone she touched.
Jill Pittman
Jill
June 9, 2011
I knew Pat by her coming in to ESMF. She really touched our lives! She always were a smile, and had a happy and positive attitude. Jesus just called home a sweet lady! We will miss her dearly! God Bless All Her Family! Jill, (ESMF.~W.H. Office)
Robyn Rizzo
June 9, 2011
My Thoughts and Prayers are with your Family. Pat was always Smiling and talking about her family when I would see her at the DSC. She will be truly missed.. Robyn Rizzo
June 9, 2011
We will keep your family in our prayers. She was a wonderful lady.
Erin, Jeff, Victoria and Peyton Warner
June 9, 2011
Our prayers are with you. She was the most caring mom, and the BEST Meme. May all the wonderful memories help you through this terrible time. There was never a time when she was not so very proud of her beautiful family. All our love, Margaret, Jeff, Delaney, and Abby Johnson
June 9, 2011
Jamie, Steph and girls,
You guys are all in our prayers. Just know we are here if you need anything.
She will truly be missed.
Love,
Uncle Ricky and Aunt Linda
June 9, 2011
Your family will be in our thoughts and prayers, Miss Pat will be truely missed.
Bonnie, Bea, Jenny and Dara
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