Erika Sykes Roberts

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Charlotte, North Carolina

Erika Roberts Obituary

Erika Sykes Roberts
Erika Roberts, 59, of Charlotte, died on February 8, 2011 at the Wayne T. Patrick Hospice House in Rock Hill, SC surrounded by her loving family. Erika was a wonderful wife, sister, daughter, aunt and friend to the many that knew and loved her.
She was born in Philadelphia, PA on February 25, 1951 to George and Alma Sykes. She was a graduate of the Philadelphia College of Textiles and Science and the Medical Technician certification program at the Medical College of Pennsylvania. She worked at the Medical College of Pennsylvania and later managed a department at the University of Pennsylvania Hospital for 19 years before moving to Charlotte in 2004. Recently, she was a volunteer for Charlotte Mecklenburg School System working at Smithfield Elementary School in South Charlotte.Erika's husband John predeceased her.
Survivors include her parents, George and Alma Sykes of Blue Bell, PA; a sister Pennie Cerino of New Providence, NJ; her brother Steven Sykes and his wife Beth of Waltham, MA; a niece, Cricket Burget and her husband Clark of Charlotte, NC; a nephew, Tim Cerino and his wife Jill of New York, NY and three great-nephews, Clark and Parker Burget and Julian Cerino.
A Memorial Service will be held at 11:30 am at McEwen Pineville Chapel, 10500 Park Rd., Charlotte, NC on Saturday, February, 19, 2011. The family will receive friends starting at 11:00 am before the service at McEwen Funeral Service Pineville.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Blumenthal Cancer Center c/o Carolinas Health Care Foundation, PO Box 32861, Charlotte, NC 28232.
Online condolences can be made at www.mcewenpinevillechapel.com.

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Published by Charlotte Observer on Feb. 16, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for Erika Roberts

6 Entries

Doc Mahaffey (Donna, Garrett & Ally)

February 18, 2011

My family has been blessed to have Erika as a close neighbor and friend for the past 6 years. The grace and strength which she displayed over this past year has been a true inspiration to those of us round her. I will truly miss seeing her smiling face, how she was always happy and never missed a witty or sarcastic comment to keep me on my toes. She loved life, family and telling stories of her weekend activities with Cricket and the boys, or holiday trips with family. Thanks for sharing the pictures it was great to get a glimpse of Erika’s life prior to Charlotte. Our prayers are with your family during this sad time. Erika, we’ll miss you - but know we will see you again one day, God Bless!

Jerry, Susan and Lucas Phillips

February 17, 2011

Our cul-de-sac enjoyed many happy times with our good friend Erika. Her spirited exuberance was joyful to witness. She gave her love, support, compassion and candid advice whenever the many occasions warranted to all of us. We grew fond of seeing her participate in the lives of her niece and family nearby and family afar, and how you rallied around her, before and after her cancer. She spoke of you often, and we have come to know and admire and love you, as our own neighbor. Erika had a kind, guiding and patient way with the children she watched grow up on our street outside her door. She patiently enjoyed their turn arounds in her driveway, the tree climbing in her yard, the hideaways among her trees, and sharing the bunny nests around her yard. Her presence will continue to be missed here. Thank you for the beautiful pictures of her life. I miss walking home from Smithfield with her and Lucas. None of us will forget her, my fellow PA neighbor, now watching us from Heaven, with that beautiful smile on her face. Know that her memory will always bring a smile to ours. We send our deepest condolences to her parents, sister and brother and your families. With God's enduring love, may you continue to be comforted.

Andrea Long

February 16, 2011

I am so deeply saddened to learn of Erika’s death. Erika was one of the kindest, friendliest, most upbeat people I have ever met. I was one of her pet sitters and sat for Nyssa over Christmas. I was so fond of them both. My heartfelt sympathy to her family.

Lauren Barnes

February 14, 2011

My children, Emily and John Tabor, and I are deeply saddened by Erika's passing. Our hearts go out to Pennie, Cricket and Tim, Mr. and Mrs. Sykes, and especially dear to us, Steven. We are thinking you all.
Lauren Barnes

February 14, 2011

Dear Pennie,

I am grateful to have met Erika.
Her vivacious authenticity was a like a breath of fresh air.
My love to you and your family, who I feel like I know from your sharing of them, every one.
Amy T

Jeff Brophy

February 14, 2011

Words cannot describe how heartbroken my wife and I feel. I consider myself blessed to have had the chance to know her. The only happiness I feel is that knowing she is with her John. Our prayers also to her family in this time of sadness.

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