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Carol Sykes Obituary
Hampton - Carol Keefer Sykes, 65, passed away Wednesday, June 27, 2012. Born in Norfolk, Carol was a 1965 graduate of Norview High and then a 1996 graduate of ODU. She moved to Hampton in 1996.
For those who were fortunate enough to be close to her, Carol was well known for her talent as an incredible artist, chef, poet, and photographer. Along with her husband, Bill and son, Wes, she was an accomplished builder and realtor. She will be sorely missed but live in our hearts forever.
Carol is survived by her husband Willis W. Sykes III; sons, Willis W. Sykes IV, and Ryan Keefer Sykes and wife Amber; brother, Carl M. Keefer and his son Michael A. Keefer; grandchildren, Aiden Keefer Sykes and Brandon Cade Sykes; and a large extended family. Carol was preceded in death by her parents, Cecil A. and Virginia Moore Keefer.
A private service will be conducted at a later date.
The family requests that memorial contributions be sent to the American Red Cross.
Arrangements by R. Hayden Smith Funeral Home, Downtown Hampton.
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Kathi and Ken Barefoot
July 7, 2012
Who can ever think of Carol without smiling? What a wonderfully bright light she was in all of our lives! Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Jim Evans
July 5, 2012
Bill: I am very soory to hear about Carol's passing. She was a most special person and I know you miss her dearly.
July 5, 2012
My sincereest condolences to the family and friends of Carol. We'll miss her smile.
Dixie Wilson
July 5, 2012
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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Joan Fletcher-Dupont
July 4, 2012
May God give you strength during this time and may his angels surround and comfort you. Carol always had a ready smile and terrific personality. She certainly was one of those who made Norview great. She will be missed.
Brenda (Fox) Hoff
July 3, 2012
Carol was a beautiful person with a heart of gold. She always smiled. We had lots of good times in Jr and Sr High. When we were in Jr High, she would come for sleep overs at my house and then the next day we would go shopping or to the beach in the summer. I will never forget her. My Deepest heartfelt condolences to her family. May the Lord bless you and bring you peace and strength.
July 3, 2012
Carol was a sweet person and I shall never forget our times together in Jr and Sr High. My deepest sympathy to her family.
Brenda Ruark
July 2, 2012
I am so sorry to learn about Carol's passing. Carol was a gracious, lovely, and talented lady. My thoughts and prayers
are with you Bill, and all of your family.
Whit Blackstone
July 2, 2012
Who doesn't have a special place in their heart for their “first girlfriend?” Carol was a special young girl, and I am sure she was a special wife, a special mother and a really special grandmother, too.
Wayne Bradshaw
July 2, 2012
A smile and a kind word for everyone...
Carol Keefer was loved by all of us at Norview. I loved working with her in the Senior Class play, and especially the fun we had at the cast parties afterwards. She was always so positive, and fun to be around. Another Norview Angel, who is now in heaven above.
Wayne W. Bradshaw NHS'65
Gwen, Nick, Jonathan Gallup-Nichols
July 1, 2012
Aunt Carole,
We will miss you
Mina Freeze Bay
July 1, 2012
Bill - Thinking of you at this sad time and am sorry for your loss.
Alan Manzie
July 1, 2012
I went to Noeview High School with Carol and thought the world of her. She was a great person and I'll miss her. My sincere condolences to the Sykes family.
Linda F. Greene
July 1, 2012
Carol was a great friend growing up with on Heutte Dr.I am so proud to have known her in our younger days,had great fun.She saved my life at Ocean view,she had just finished a life saveing class.I was in a whole and keept going under for the third time.If it wasen"t for Carol I would not be here today.Thank you my friend.
Don Frazier
July 1, 2012
My condolences to your family. I knew Carol from high school (Norview, class of '65)
Rusty and Joyce Mason
July 1, 2012
Bill and family, So sorry, thinking of you today with our prayers for your family. Rusty and Joyce Mason
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